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Recycled Cotton Thread Clippings Waste

Clippings of cotton thread waste from garment trimming and sewing operations. Falls under HTS 5202.10.00.00 for thread waste derived from cotton yarns. Popular for upcycling into sustainable textiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5204.19.00.00Higher: 39.4% vs 35%

If rewound into usable sewing thread form

Processed into sewing thread shifts to heading 5204 for finished products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide recycling certificates if applicable, aiding sustainability claims but not affecting HTS

• Avoid bulk mixing with fabric scraps to maintain pure yarn waste classification

• Customs may require fiber analysis; ensure >95% cotton to stay in Chapter 52

Related Products under HTS 5202.10.00.00

Cotton Yarn Thread Waste

Waste material consisting of short lengths of cotton yarn and thread generated during weaving or knitting processes. Classified under HTS 5202.10.00.00 as yarn waste including thread waste from cotton textile production. It is typically collected from spinning mills and used for reprocessing or low-grade yarn production.

Garnetted Cotton Yarn Waste

Cotton yarn waste that has been mechanically garnetted (disintegrated) into fibers for recycling. Falls under HTS 5202.10.00.00 as part of cotton yarn waste including garnetted stock from yarn production. Commonly used in non-woven felts or paper manufacturing.

Weaving Loom Thread Waste

Thread and yarn waste collected from cotton weaving looms, including broken selvedge threads. Meets HTS 5202.10.00.00 criteria as thread waste from cotton fabric production. Repurposed for stuffing or coarse yarns.

Cotton Knitting Machine Yarn Waste

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.

Industrial Cotton Bobbin Yarn Waste

Waste yarn from emptied industrial cotton bobbins in textile factories. HTS 5202.10.00.00 covers this as thread waste from production. Used in paper reinforcement or low-grade spinning.

Cotton Sewing Thread Production Waste

Waste generated during cotton sewing thread manufacturing, including short ends. Fits HTS 5202.10.00.00 definition of yarn and thread waste. Recycled for industrial felts.