5202.99.30.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 5202.99.30.00, encompasses "Other" cotton waste, specifically referring to card strips made from cotton with a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches) and lap waste, sliver waste, and roving waste. These categories represent byproducts and residual materials generated during various stages of cotton processing, from carding to spinning, that do not fit into more specific waste classifications.

This classification is distinct from its siblings, 5202.99.05.00 and 5202.99.10.00, which are reserved for goods that qualify for specific tariff provisions outlined in general note 15 and additional U.S. note 9 to Chapter 52, respectively. Unlike those categories which are defined by specific tariff treatment, 5202.99.30.00 is a residual category for cotton waste that does not meet the criteria for those special provisions or other more detailed classifications within the 5202 heading.

As a leaf node, this classification has no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 5202.99.30.00 is on the physical characteristics and origin of the cotton waste. Key determinative factors include confirming the material is indeed cotton, that it originates from waste streams such as card strips, lap, sliver, or roving, and that the staple length of the cotton fibers within the card strips is less than the specified 30.1625 mm. Careful examination of the production process and the physical form of the waste is crucial for accurate classification.