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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as lap waste, sliver waste, or roving waste under quota
U.S. note specifies certain sliver waste under 5202.99.10 with country-specific limits.
If from combed cotton fibers
Waste from combed cotton (post-combing) moves to heading 5204.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Confirm no carding or combing has occurred to stay in Chapter 52; combed waste goes to 5204
ā¢ Include lab tests for fiber content to prevent reclassification as synthetic blends
ā¢ Watch for seasonal quotas starting September 20; track aggregate entries for compliance
Related Products under HTS 5202.99.50.00
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.
Cotton Hard Waste Clips
Cotton hard waste clips are rigid fabric selvages and loom ends, mechanically processed into loose waste for HTS 5202.99.50.00. Garnetted for reuse in shoddy yarns. From weaving operations.