Short-Staple Roving Waste Pellets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify as 'roving waste' with process flow documentation; avoid loose packaging to prevent contamination claims
• Ensure Mexican origin exclusion compliance