Cotton Comber Noil Waste (Short) from Mexico
Noils from combing short staple cotton (<30.1625 mm), short fibers rejected during parallelization. Though primarily combing waste, included in HTS 5202.99.30.00 'other' category for short staple processing waste.
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
• Distinguish from 5203 noils; carding association keeps in 5202
• Purity testing avoids reclass to man-made waste
• Bulk packaging reduces shipping costs