Cotton Picker Waste Processed into Strips from Mexico
Card strips made from field picker waste of short-staple cotton (<1-3/16"), entered under HTS 5202.99.10 and U.S. note 9 provisions for recycled fiber input.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Prove minimal processing post-picking to maintain waste classification
• Test for contamination levels acceptable for textile recycling
• Coordinate with licensed brokers for quota visa requirements