Cotton Mill Waste Scrap

Cotton mill waste scrap includes assorted fiber scraps from weaving or knitting operations, classified as other under HTS 5202.99.50.00. It is collected from floor sweepings and machine cleanings for recycling. Used in stuffing, paper, or low-grade spinning.

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.

5201.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If uncleaned and resembling baled raw cotton

Unprocessed cotton waste mimicking raw cotton staple goes to heading 5201.

6310.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from sorted rags or clips

Cloth scraps and rag waste classified under 6310 for used textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide mill production records to prove it's waste, not off-spec fabric

• Segregate by staple length to dodge quantitative limits on short-staple waste

Related Products under HTS 5202.99.50.00

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 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.

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.