Mill-Generated Cotton Card Strip Waste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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