Cotton; yarn waste (including thread waste)

HS code 520210 covers cotton yarn waste, including thread waste. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, as it provides a valuable source of raw material for the production of various cotton-based products. The recycling and reuse of cotton waste helps to reduce waste and promote sustainability within the industry.

The production of cotton yarn waste typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of cotton fibers that are generated during the manufacturing of cotton yarns and fabrics. This may include the recycling of clippings, trimmings, and other cotton-based materials. The collected waste is then cleaned, processed, and transformed into a usable form, such as cotton fibers or cotton pulp, which can be reintroduced into the production of new cotton-based products.

The main inputs required for the cotton yarn waste industry include the collection of cotton-based waste materials, such as 520100 Cotton, not carded or combed, 520210 (Cotton; yarn waste (including thread waste)), and 520291 Cotton; garnetted stock. Additionally, the industry may require specialized machinery and equipment for the sorting, cleaning, and processing of the collected waste materials.

The primary output of the cotton yarn waste industry is the processed cotton fibers or pulp, which can be used as a raw material for the production of various cotton-based products, such as 520511 Cotton yarn, single, of uncombed fibers, not put up for retail sale, 520512 Cotton yarn, single, of combed fibers, not put up for retail sale, and 520521 (Cotton yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, of uncombed fibers, not put up for retail sale). The recycled cotton materials can also be used in the production of 560311 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated: of man-made filaments: weighing not more than 25 g/m² and other textile products.