Cotton Lap Waste from Canada
Cotton lap waste consists of condensed fiber laps produced during the carding process in textile manufacturing, classified under HTS 5202.99.50.00 as other cotton waste not specified elsewhere. It is typically used for reprocessing into yarn or low-grade textiles. This waste arises from cleaning and aligning cotton fibers before spinning.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify staple length and processing state to avoid quota restrictions under U.S. notes for cotton waste
• Provide documentation certifying origin and that it's not from prohibited countries outside WTO allocations