Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): > Other: > Other: > Card strips made from cotton having a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches) and lap waste, sliver waste and roving waste: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 5202.99.05.00
Short-Staple Cotton Card Strips
Card strips produced from cotton fibers with a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches), classified under HTS 5202.99.05.00 as specified in general note 15 for quota provisions. These are waste materials from the carding process used in textile recycling. They enter pursuant to quota allocations for countries like Belgium or Canada.
Cotton Lap Waste from Short Fiber Carding
Lap waste generated during carding of cotton with staple under 1-3/16 inches, falling under HTS 5202.99.05.00 per general note 15 provisions. This byproduct is collected from lap-forming machines in spinning mills. Subject to annual quotas allocated to specific countries like China or India.
1-Inch Staple Cotton Sliver Waste
Sliver waste from drawing frames using cotton staple under 30.1625 mm, imported under HTS 5202.99.05.00 pursuant to general note 15. This waste occurs post-carding in yarn production and is quota-eligible. Primarily used for low-grade spinning or padding.
Short-Staple Roving Waste Pellets
Roving waste in pellet form from cotton with staple length under 1-3/16 inches, classified in HTS 5202.99.05.00 under general note 15 quota system. Generated during roving frame operations in mills. Suitable for reprocessing into coarse yarns.
Egyptian Short Cotton Card Waste
Card strips and waste from Egyptian cotton varieties with staple under 30.1625 mm, entering HTS 5202.99.05.00 per GN15 with Egypt's quota allocation. This premium short-fiber waste retains some quality for blending. Used in nonwovens production.
Indian Mill Lap and Sliver Scrap
Lap and sliver waste from Indian cotton mills using short staple cotton under 1-3/16 inches, under HTS 5202.99.05.00 and general note 15. Part of India/Pakistan aggregate quota of 31,582 kg. Common recycling input for upholstery stuffing.
UK-Origin Cotton Roving Frame Waste
Roving waste from UK mills processing cotton staple <30.1625 mm, classified HTS 5202.99.05.00 pursuant to GN15 with 653,695 kg allocation. High-volume quota supports EU textile recycling supply chain. Clean waste suitable for felting.
Belgian Short-Fiber Card Strip Bales
Baled card strips from Belgian recycling operations using cotton staple under 1-3/16 inches, HTS 5202.99.05.00 under general note 15 (5,830 kg quota). Processed for purity before export. Ideal for blended yarn production.
Chinese Cotton Sliver Lap Waste Mix
Mixed sliver and lap waste from Chinese short-staple cotton processing, entering under HTS 5202.99.05.00 per GN15 (7,857 kg quota). Collected from high-volume spinning operations. Used in paper and board manufacturing.
Canadian Mill Roving and Card Waste
Combined roving and card waste from Canadian mills with cotton staple under 30.1625 mm, HTS 5202.99.05.00 general note 15 (108,721 kg quota). Reliable North American supply for US recyclers. Low contamination levels.
Peru Short-Staple Cotton Waste Blend
Blended lap, sliver, and card waste from Peruvian cotton with staple <1-3/16 inches, under HTS 5202.99.05.00 GN15 provisions. Part of larger country allocations for South American supply. For mattress and furniture filling.
French Origin Lap Waste from Carding
Lap waste specifically from French carding lines using short staple cotton, classified HTS 5202.99.05.00 general note 15 (34,385 kg quota). High-quality waste from premium mills. Suitable for technical textiles.
Pakistan Aggregate Quota Cotton Scrap
Short staple card and roving scrap under India/Pakistan aggregate quota for HTS 5202.99.05.00 per general note 15. Collected from South Asian spinning waste streams. Budget-friendly recycling source.
German Mill Sliver Waste Bales
Baled sliver waste from German cotton processing with staple under 30.1625 mm, HTS 5202.99.05.00 GN15 (11,540 kg quota). Precision-processed for consistency. For nonwoven geotextiles.
Brazilian Short Cotton Roving Waste
Roving waste from Brazilian mills using cotton staple under 1-3/16 inches, entering HTS 5202.99.05.00 under general note 15 with country allocation. Supports regional textile recycling. Medium-volume supply.