Cotton Card Fly Waste from Germany
Cotton card fly waste is airborne fiber dust captured from carding machines, under HTS 5202.99.50.00 as other waste. It consists of very short fibers suitable for flock or specialty papers. Collected via filters in modern mills.
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
• Use HEPA-filtered packaging to prevent health claims during customs inspection
• Declare exact micron size; ultra-fine may be seen as dust under environmental regs
• Avoid quota overlap by distinguishing from lap waste documentation