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Used Polyester Cordage Scrap from Germany

Worn polyester cords from packaging and binding, tangled and soiled. Classified in 6310.90.20.00 for used cordage of textile materials, not new scrap.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Avoid sorting by length/color; unsorted bulk qualifies as 'rags/scrap'

• Declare exact textile composition; >85% polyester stays here

• Quarantine for fire hazards; synthetics prone to melting issues

Used Polyester Cordage Scrap from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6310.90.20.00