Cotton Soft Waste Mix from Japan
Cotton soft waste mix blends various loose fiber wastes from spinning, under HTS 5202.99.50.00. Ideal for needle-punched nonwovens or felts. Unsorted mill collection.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Fiber content analysis mandatory for blends >15% non-cotton
• Loose packing prevents roving misclassification
• Aggregate quota tracking essential for repeat imports