Mill-Generated Cotton Card Strip Waste from Canada
Industrial card strips waste from short-staple cotton processing (<1-3/16 inches), quota-eligible under HTS 5202.99.10 per U.S. note 9 for countries like UK (653K kg share). Used in recycling and low-grade yarn production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain government certification if from handloom operations (related note for fabrics)
• File entries timely within Sep 20-19 quota year to secure allocation
• Segregate from longer staple waste to prevent misclassification