5202.91.00.00 - Garnetted stock

This HTS code, 5202.91.00.00, specifically covers "Garnetted stock" of cotton. Garnetted stock refers to cotton fibers that have been mechanically processed, typically through a "garnetting" machine, to revert them back into a fibrous state resembling raw cotton. This process usually involves breaking down old or waste textiles made of cotton, such as worn-out garments or fabric scraps, into loose fibers. These fibers are often intended for reuse in the manufacture of new textile products, though they may be of a lower quality than virgin cotton.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5202.99, which also falls under "Other" cotton waste. While 5202.91.00.00 is exclusively for garnetted stock, 5202.99 encompasses all other forms of cotton waste not specifically classified elsewhere within Chapter 52. This distinction relies on the processing method; garnetted stock is the result of a specific mechanical fiber reclamation process, whereas other cotton waste might include simpler forms like unraveled yarn, fabric clippings, or lint.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 5202.91.00.00 is determined by the material being cotton and the condition of being processed into a fibrous state through garnetting. The key criterion is the transformation of cotton waste or old textiles back into a loose, fibrous form suitable for reprocessing, distinct from other waste forms.