Cotton Card Fly Waste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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