Cotton Lap Waste from Short Fiber Carding from China
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.
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
• Provide mill production records showing staple length; enter during September 20-September 19 quota period
• Common pitfall: exceeding country allocation leads to higher duties