1-Inch Staple Cotton Sliver Waste from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include laboratory test reports for fiber length verification; track quota usage via CBP reports
• Pitfall: misdeclaration as longer staple triggers 5202.99.10 classification