Garnetted Cotton Stock from Apparel Waste

Garnetted stock produced by mechanically shredding and cleaning used cotton apparel scraps into loose fiber form for reuse. Classified under HTS 5202.91.00.00 as garnetted stock, a type of cotton waste from yarn and fabric recycling processes. This material is commonly reprocessed into new yarns or nonwovens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China4.3%+35.0%39.3%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico4.3%+10.0%14.3%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada4.3%+10.0%14.3%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany4.3%+10.0%14.3%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan4.3%+10.0%14.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

6310.90Lower: 10% vs 39.3%

If sorted by fiber type and imported in bulk for recycling

Mixed textile rags and waste classified under Chapter 63 when not specifically identified as cotton garnetted stock.

5202.99.10Lower: 35% vs 39.3%

If consisting of card strips or lap waste rather than garnetted fibers

Different forms of cotton processing waste fall under other subheadings within 5202.99.

5608.19.10Higher: 43.5% vs 39.3%

If formed into knotted cleaning cloths rather than loose stock

Impregnated or processed cotton waste for specific uses moves to Chapter 56 made-up textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify origin certificates as non-WTO countries may face quota restrictions on cotton waste entries

• Provide documentation proving garnetting process to distinguish from raw cotton under Chapter 52 quotas

• Inspect for contamination; clean garnetted stock avoids reclassification as mixed textile waste

Related Products under HTS 5202.91.00.00

Recycled Garnetted Cotton Fiber from Denim Scraps

Loose cotton fibers obtained by garnetting discarded denim fabric cuttings from garment factories. Falls under HTS 5202.91.00.00 specifically as garnetted stock from cotton textile waste. Ideal for spinning into recycled denim yarns or padding materials.

Industrial Garnetted Cotton Stock for Yarn Spinning

Mechanically processed cotton garnetted stock from production yarn waste, cleaned for industrial re-spinning. HTS 5202.91.00.00 covers this specific cotton waste product used in textile recycling mills. Provides cost-effective recycled fiber input for open-end spinning systems.

Garnetted Stock from Cotton Towel Manufacturing Waste

Fibrous cotton stock created by garnetting terry towel production clippings and edge trimmings. Classified as HTS 5202.91.00.00 garnetted stock from cotton yarn waste processing. Commonly reused in nonwoven absorbent products or blended spinning.

Clean Garnetted Cotton Stock for Nonwoven Production

High-quality garnetted cotton fibers from selected clean waste streams, processed for needlepunching into nonwovens. HTS 5202.91.00.00 designation for this cotton waste intermediate product. Used in automotive insulation, geotextiles, and hygiene products.

Garnetted Stock from Organic Cotton Garment Waste

Garnetted fibers derived from certified organic cotton apparel production scraps, maintaining organic status. Falls under HTS 5202.91.00.00 as cotton garnetted stock waste product. Valuable for producing certified recycled organic yarns and fabrics.

Mixed Color Garnetted Cotton Stock for Blended Yarns

Multicolored garnetted cotton stock from sorted colored fabric waste, ideal for producing heathered effect yarns. HTS 5202.91.00.00 classification for this recycled cotton fiber waste. Used in casual apparel and home textile yarn production.