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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