Cotton Lap Waste from Japan
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 — 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
• 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