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U.S. imports of cotton waste, other (nesoi) (HS 520299) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Cotton Waste, Other (NESOI) paid $109K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataResidual cotton waste not classifiable as yarn waste or garnetted stock falls here, including card strips, comber noils, and other processing by-products generated during spinning preparation. The US schedule provides three 10-digit lines: a general catch-all (5202990000), card strips shorter than 30.2 mm (5202993000), and other non-garnetted waste (5202995000). Turkey and Pakistan lead US imports, consistent with their roles as major cotton-spinning nations. The card-strip line is particularly relevant to importers sourcing combing-mill by-products for re-spinning into recycled cotton blends.
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Card strips are short fiber bundles removed from the card clothing during the carding process. The 30.2 mm length threshold in 5202993000 distinguishes shorter card strips — which have limited re-spinning value — from longer fiber waste that may be more suitable for blending. Importers should obtain a fiber length distribution report to confirm which line applies, as misclassification between 5202993000 and 5202995000 is a common issue.
The key documentation is a mill certificate or processing description that identifies the stage at which the waste was generated — for example, whether it came off a card, a comber, or a spinning frame — and confirms it has not been garneted. Physical samples may be requested by CBP during examination. A licensed customs broker familiar with textile classification should review the documentation before entry, particularly for mixed or blended waste streams.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5202995000 | COTTON WASTE: NOT GARNETTED STOCK, NESOI | $1.2M | 10.00% | $109K |
| 5202993000 | COTTON WASTE: CARD STRIPS, LT 30.2 MM, OTHER | $0 | -- | -- |
COTTON WASTE: NOT GARNETTED STOCK, NESOI
COTTON WASTE: CARD STRIPS, LT 30.2 MM, OTHER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5202990000 | COTTON WASTE,OTHER THAN YARN WASTE+GARNETTED STOCK | $228K |
COTTON WASTE,OTHER THAN YARN WASTE+GARNETTED STOCK
308.0K kg
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
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
WOV COT FAB, DENIM, UN 85% COT MMF OVER 200 G/M2
HS 521142
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| Michigan | $93K | -- | -$93K |
| South Carolina | $5K | $82K | +$77K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| LAREDO, TX | $93K | $88K | -$6K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $66K | +$66K |