U.S. exports of Cotton Garnetted Stock (HS 520291) totaled $71K in August 2026.
Cotton Garnetted Stock imports of $46K in August 2026 ran 119% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGarnetted 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.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 5202
Subheading 520291 · $71K of $320K
ImportsExports
Imports
$46KYoY · free account
Exports
$71KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $243K of Cotton Garnetted Stock and exported $2.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5202910000 | Cotton Waste: Garnetted Stock Other Than Yrn Waste | $46K | 16.80% | 100.00% | $8K |
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 | $71K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 77% of it.
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duty collected equals 16.80% of imports for consumption.