HS Code for Garnetted cotton waste

Garnetted cotton waste is classified under HS code 5202.91. This classification is found within Chapter 52, which is dedicated to cotton and cotton products. Heading 5202 specifically addresses cotton waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock. Garnetted stock is a technical term for fibers that have been recovered from textile scraps, such as rags or yarn ends, through a process called garnetting. In this process, the textile material is fed through a garnetting machine, which uses spiked rollers to tear the fabric apart and return it to a loose, fibrous state. This recycled fiber can then be reused in the production of new yarns, non-wovens, or as stuffing material. Subheading 5202.91 is the precise code for this garnetted material. The classification is distinct from other types of cotton waste, such as carding waste or comber waste, which have not undergone the specific mechanical tearing process associated with garnetting. Accurate classification requires identifying the material as a recycled fiber product rather than primary raw cotton or simple thread waste.

Products Included

• Garnetted cotton fiber from textile recycling
• Recycled cotton shoddy
• Processed cotton rag fibers
• Garnetted waste from spinning mill scraps

Common Misclassification

Garnetted cotton waste is frequently misclassified under 5202.10, which is specifically for yarn waste (including thread waste). While garnetted stock is made from yarn waste, the mechanical process of garnetting changes its classification to 5202.91. It is also sometimes confused with 5202.99, a "catch-all" category for other cotton waste like carding or combing waste. However, the specific mention of "garnetted stock" in the HS nomenclature for 5202.91 takes precedence. Importers must also ensure the material is not classified as "pulled or garnetted rags" under 6310 if the material has not been fully reduced to a fibrous state. Distinguishing between raw waste and processed garnetted stock is key.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Garnetted cotton waste?

The HS code for garnetted cotton waste is 5202.91, which refers specifically to garnetted stock waste of cotton.

Is garnetted cotton waste the same as raw cotton?

No, raw cotton is classified under heading 5201, whereas garnetted waste is a recycled product made from textile scraps.