1-Inch Staple Cotton Sliver Waste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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