Short-Staple Cotton Card Strips from Mexico
Card strips produced from cotton fibers with a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches), classified under HTS 5202.99.10 as waste material described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 52. These strips are byproducts from the carding process in cotton spinning mills, subject to specific quantitative limitations and country allocations for entry into the U.S.
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
• Verify staple length is under 30.1625 mm via lab testing; documentation required for quota eligibility
• Confirm origin country has allocation under U.S. note 9 (e.g
• India 31,582 kg); Mexican products prohibited
• Enter during Sep 20-Sep 19 period; track aggregate quotas to avoid over-entry penalties