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5202.10.00.00 - Yarn waste (including thread waste) 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 5202.10.00.00, specifically addresses cotton waste in the form of yarn waste and thread waste. This includes any residual cotton material that arises during the spinning, weaving, knitting, or finishing of cotton yarns and threads. Examples include unraveled threads, cut-off ends of yarn, and discarded shorter lengths of spun cotton thread. This classification is intended for these recognizable forms of cotton waste that can potentially be reprocessed or repurposed.

The primary distinction between this category and its sibling, "Other" (likely 5202.99.00.00, depending on the specific HTS structure), lies in the form of the waste. While this subheading is for yarn and thread waste, the "Other" category would encompass cotton waste in different forms, such as fabric scraps, cutting waste from garment manufacturing, or cotton fibers that have not yet been spun into yarn. Therefore, the physical state and origin of the waste are critical for correct classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 5202.10.00.00. Classification at this level hinges on confirming the material is cotton and that the waste originates from yarn or thread production. The intent of the waste's future use is generally not a primary factor for classification under this specific subheading, provided it meets the physical criteria of yarn or thread waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5202.10.00.00?
HTS code 5202.10.00.00 covers Yarn waste (including thread waste) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 52: Cotton.
›What products are classified under 5202.10.00.00?
This classification covers Yarn waste (including thread waste). It is a subcategory of Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): (5202).
›What is the import duty rate for 5202.10.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5202.10.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5202.10.00.00?
Imports under HTS 5202.10.00.00 are measured in kg.

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