Short-Staple Sliver Lap Waste Blend from Germany
Mixed lap and sliver waste from cotton with staple length under 30.1625 mm, classified in HTS 5202.99.10 pursuant to additional U.S. note 9 quantitative limits. Typical output from high-volume spinning operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Blend documentation must specify proportion of each waste type and average staple
• Consult quota book for real-time availability by country of origin
• Avoid repackaging that could imply further processing