Cotton Lap Waste (Short Fiber)
Lap waste generated during cotton processing, made from fibers shorter than 30.1625 mm, forming uneven laps before drawing. Classified in HTS 5202.99.30.00 as 'other' waste including lap waste from short staple cotton. Used in blending for coarse yarns or padding.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from longer staple cotton
Lap waste from staple 30.1625 mm+ classified separately under 5202.99.40.
If no-spun fibers
Minimally processed cotton noils or waste move to 5203 if not specifically card strips/lap.
If raw unprocessed short staple
Minimally processed raw cotton under 1-1/8 to 1-3/8 inches staple enters as raw cotton in 5201.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include processing records showing lap formation stage to distinguish from sliver/roving waste
ā¢ Ensure fiber content is 100% cotton; blends may require different waste classifications
ā¢ Check origin against country quotas; Mexico-origin prohibited from quantitative limits
Related Products under HTS 5202.99.30.00
Cotton Card Strips (Short Staple)
Card strips produced from cotton fibers with a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches), consisting of aligned fibers after carding but before spinning. This waste material is classified under HTS 5202.99.30.00 as 'other' card strips from short staple cotton, distinct from longer staple variants in 5202.99.10. It is commonly recycled in the textile industry for low-grade yarn production.
Cotton Sliver Waste (1-3/16 Inch Max)
Waste from cotton sliver drawing process, fibers under 30.1625 mm staple length, appearing as discontinuous slivers. Falls under HTS 5202.99.30.00 for 'other' short staple sliver waste. Recycled for non-woven felts or blended yarns.
Cotton Roving Waste (Short Staple)
Waste produced during cotton roving twisting, from fibers shorter than 1-3/16 inches. HTS 5202.99.30.00 covers this as 'other' roving waste from short staple cotton. Commonly reprocessed into low-quality spinning or stuffing.
Mixed Cotton Carding Waste (<30mm Staple)
Assorted waste from carding machines using short staple cotton under 30.1625 mm, including strips and fly waste. Classified as 'other' under HTS 5202.99.30.00 per chapter notes. Ideal for paper manufacturing or coarse blending.
Short Staple Cotton Fly Waste
Lightweight fly waste from cotton carding of fibers under 1-3/16 inches staple. HTS 5202.99.30.00 includes this as carding-related short staple waste. Used in insulation or low-grade felts.
Cotton Comber Noil Waste (Short)
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.