Short Staple Recycled Gin Waste Cotton
Clean gin motes and waste cleaned to raw lint quality, with a staple length under 28.575 mm, not carded or combed. This product is used as an economical substitute for raw cotton in textile production and is classified under 5201.00.00 because it meets the definition of raw cotton after cleaning.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not cleaned to raw lint quality
Cotton waste, including gin motes, is classified under heading 52.02.
If the cotton has been carded or combed
Carded or combed cotton is classified under heading 52.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the gin waste has been cleaned to raw lint quality; if it remains waste, it may fall under heading 52.02 instead
• Keep documentation of the cleaning process to justify classification under 5201.00.00
• Check if the product meets the definition of 'cotton, not carded or combed' in the Customs Tariff
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