Viscose Carding Waste from Mexico
Dust and short fibers removed during viscose staple fiber carding machines. Falls squarely under HTS 5505.20.00.00 as artificial fiber processing waste.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Sample testing for fiber length distribution critical for classification
• Use anti-static bags to prevent clumping mistaken for yarn
• Declare processing stage (carding) explicitly on paperwork