Weaving Loom Thread Waste from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Photograph waste bales pre-shipment to document condition and avoid valuation disputes
• Ensure no metal contaminants from looms, as this could reclassify as scrap under other chapters
• Track seasonal quotas—entries align with September periods for certain cotton wastes