5202.10.00.00 - Yarn waste (including thread waste)

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.