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U.S. imports of cotton garnetted stock (HS 520291) totaled $13K in June 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Cotton Garnetted Stock imports of $13K in June 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $20K.
Garnetted cotton stock is mechanically re-opened textile waste — typically from fabric or yarn — that has been processed back into a loose fiber state suitable for re-spinning into lower-grade yarns or for use in nonwoven and stuffing applications. Bangladesh and Egypt are the leading US suppliers, countries with large garment export industries that generate substantial fabric waste amenable to garneting. The heading covers a single 10-digit line (5202910000), and correct classification hinges on confirming that the material has undergone the garneting process rather than remaining as intact yarn or fabric waste.
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Garnetted stock should present as a loose, fluffy fiber mass with no discernible yarn or fabric structure remaining — the garneting machine's teeth have mechanically separated the fibers. If the material retains yarn twist, fabric weave structure, or is in the form of card strips, it would classify under 520299 instead. A laboratory fiber analysis or a mill processing certificate describing the garneting step is the standard supporting documentation.
Garnetted cotton stock is primarily consumed by manufacturers of recycled open-end spun yarn (used in mop heads, industrial wiping cloths, and low-grade knit fabrics), as well as by producers of nonwoven batting, furniture stuffing, and acoustic insulation panels. Its price point is significantly below virgin cotton, making it attractive for cost-sensitive industrial applications.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5202910000 | COTTON WASTE: GARNETTED STOCK OTHER THAN YRN WASTE | $13K | 14.30% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5202910000 | COTTON WASTE: GARNETTED STOCK OTHER THAN YRN WASTE | $149K |
WOV COT FAB, PR PL WV NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520852
COTTON YARN (N SWG THD) RETAIL SALE 85% OR > WT CO
HS 520710
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
COT YRN N SWG THD > 85% WT COT SNG YR CM >43NM <52
HS 520523
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | -- | $61K | +$61K |
| Florida | -- | $42K | +$42K |
| North Carolina | $12K | $13K | +$672 |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | -- | $66K | +$66K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $61K | +$61K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $14K | +$14K |