Heading 5202

HTS code 5202 — Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

Chapter
52 — Cotton
Tariff lines
6
General duty
General duty rate of 4.3%, with 4 duty-free lines; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 5202

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
5202.10.0000Yarn waste (including thread waste) (Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock))Freekg
5202.91.0000Garnetted stock (Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) > Other)4.3%kg
5202.99.0500Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) > Other > Other > Card strips made from cotton having a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches) and lap waste, sliver waste and roving waste)Freekg
5202.99.1000Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) > Other > Other > Card strips made from cotton having a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches) and lap waste, sliver waste and roving waste)Freekg
5202.99.3000Other (Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) > Other > Other > Card strips made from cotton having a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches) and lap waste, sliver waste and roving waste)7.8¢/kgkg
5202.99.5000Other (Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) > Other > Other)Freekg

Documents required to import under 5202

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Textile DeclarationRequired

    CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer

  • Visa / Export LicenseConditional

    Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

Common questions

What is HTS code 5202?
HTS heading 5202 covers cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock). It sits in Chapter 52 (cotton) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5202?
General duty rate of 4.3%, with 4 duty-free lines; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5202 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 52