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Spinning Mill Cotton Yarn Waste from Japan

Residual yarn waste from cotton spinning mills, consisting of tangled short yarns and thread ends. Classified in HTS 5202.10.00.00 due to its origin as yarn waste from cotton processing. Ideal for blending in low-count yarn 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%

Import Tips

Maintain bills of lading specifying 'yarn waste' to differentiate from raw cotton under quota limits

Obtain supplier certifications for waste generation process to support classification