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5202 — Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
Chapter 52: Cotton
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 5202 when importing or exporting cotton waste, such as yarn waste from textile production or garnetted stock from cotton processing. For example, if you're shipping a container of leftover cotton yarn scraps, this code applies.
Choosing the correct HS-6 line under 5202 is crucial. If your shipment consists of cotton yarn waste, select HS-6 520210. However, if you have processed cotton waste that has been garnetted, you'll need HS-6 520291 instead.
If your cotton waste doesn't fit into the yarn or garnetted categories, such as general cotton scraps or thread waste, then HS-6 520299 is the right choice. This line covers all other forms of cotton waste not specified elsewhere.
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cotton waste classification · yarn waste shipping · garnetted stock · cotton waste HS code · import cotton scraps · export cotton waste · HS-4 5202 · cotton thread waste · waste cotton products · HS-6 520210
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Shipping cotton yarn scraps from a textile mill.
- Exporting garnetted cotton stock from a recycling facility.
- Importing general cotton waste from a garment factory.
- Transporting thread waste collected from sewing operations.
- Disposing of cotton waste generated during cotton ginning.
Common questions
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- What is HS-4 5202 used for?
- How to classify cotton waste for import?
- What are the subheadings under HS-4 5202?
- Is garnetted stock considered cotton waste?
- How to determine if my cotton waste is yarn or garnetted?
- What documentation is needed for HS-4 5202 shipments?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify cotton waste for customs
- differences between yarn waste and garnetted stock
- importing cotton waste under HS-4 5202
- exporting cotton yarn scraps
- what to include in cotton waste shipping documents
- understanding HS-6 subheadings for cotton waste
- best practices for shipping garnetted cotton stock
- cotton waste disposal regulations
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is included in HS-4 5202?
- HS-4 5202 includes cotton waste such as yarn waste, garnetted stock, and other cotton waste types.
- How do I choose between HS-6 lines under 5202?
- Select **HS-6 520210** for yarn waste, **HS-6 520291** for garnetted stock, and **HS-6 520299** for all other cotton waste.
- Can I use HS-4 5202 for all cotton waste?
- No, you must classify your cotton waste correctly under the appropriate HS-6 subheading.
- What is garnetted stock?
- Garnetted stock is processed cotton waste that has been mechanically treated to separate fibers.
- Are there specific regulations for shipping cotton waste?
- Yes, ensure compliance with local regulations regarding waste disposal and import/export of textile materials.
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