Cotton Mill Waste Scrap from Japan
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.
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
• 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