Cotton Comber Noil Waste from Mexico
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.
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
• 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