Mill-Generated Cotton Card Strip Waste from China
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 — 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
• 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