5202.10.00.00/Cotton Knitting Machine Yarn Waste/Japan

Cotton Knitting Machine Yarn Waste from Japan

Yarn waste from cotton knitting machines, featuring looped and broken yarn segments. Properly classified under HTS 5202.10.00.00 as yarn waste including thread waste. Used in recycling for mattress stuffing or felt production.

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%

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Import Tips

• Label packages clearly as 'yarn waste' to prevent confusion with finished yarns in Chapter 52

• Be aware of country-specific allocations; high-volume suppliers like India have set limits

• Test for oil content from knitting process, as it impacts declared value and cleanliness