Cotton Lap Waste (Short Fiber) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include processing records showing lap formation stage to distinguish from sliver/roving waste
• Ensure fiber content is 100% cotton; blends may require different waste classifications
• Check origin against country quotas; Mexico-origin prohibited from quantitative limits