Used Polyester Cordage Scrap from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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