Cotton Card Fly Waste from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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