Cotton Comber Noil Waste

Though from combing, loose cotton comber noil waste not meeting 5204 specs falls under HTS 5202.99.50.00 as other. These short fibers are byproducts of combing for finer yarns. Recycled into coarse blends or wadding.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5204Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If certified as waste from combed cotton

Combed cotton waste specifically in 5204.00 after combing process.

5202.91.00Higher: 39.3% vs 35%

If from carded but not combed cotton

Carded cotton noils separate from combed in 5202.91.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• CBP rulings often scrutinize; get advance classification for comber waste

• Test for >2% trash content to stay out of 5204 combed cotton waste

• Document as 'not carded or combed' per chapter notes

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Cotton Sliver Waste

Cotton sliver waste is the byproduct from the drawing process where loose cotton fibers are aligned into continuous strands, falling under HTS 5202.99.50.00 as other cotton waste. It is recycled in non-woven felts or blended for coarse yarns. This waste is generated after carding but before roving.

Cotton Garnetted Stock

Cotton garnetted stock is recycled fiber obtained by garnetting machines that shred and clean yarn or fabric waste, classified in HTS 5202.99.50.00 as other cotton waste. It resembles short-staple fibers for re-spinning into yarns. Primarily used in the recycling of mill ends and offcuts.

Cotton Card Fly Waste

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.

Cotton Lint Waste

Cotton lint waste comprises loose lint fibers from ginning byproducts not suitable for staple, under HTS 5202.99.50.00. It is short and tangled for padding or insulation. Differs from raw lint in 5201 by processing state.

Cotton Blowroom Waste

Cotton blowroom waste from opening and cleaning raw cotton in preliminary stages, HTS 5202.99.50.00 other. Contains dust, trash, and short fibers for biofuel or mulch. First waste in yarn production line.

Cotton Hard Waste Clips

Cotton hard waste clips are rigid fabric selvages and loom ends, mechanically processed into loose waste for HTS 5202.99.50.00. Garnetted for reuse in shoddy yarns. From weaving operations.