Cotton; waste other than garnetted stock and yarn (including thread) waste

HS code 520299 covers a wide range of cotton waste products, excluding garnetted stock and yarn waste. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the production of various cotton-based products. The efficient management and utilization of cotton waste are vital for the sustainability and profitability of the textile industry as a whole.

The production of cotton waste under HS code 520299 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of cotton fibers that are generated during various stages of textile manufacturing. This includes waste from spinning, weaving, and garment production. The cotton waste is then cleaned, processed, and prepared for use as a raw material in the production of other cotton-based products, such as 520100 Cotton, not carded or combed and 520300 Cotton, carded or combed.

The main inputs required for the production of cotton waste under HS code 520299 are the cotton fibers themselves, which are generated as a byproduct of other textile manufacturing processes. Additionally, the industry may require specialized machinery and equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the cotton waste. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary for the various stages of production.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 520299 is the processed cotton waste, which can be used as a raw material in the production of other cotton-based products. This waste may be further processed and incorporated into 570500 Other textile articles, including needlecraft sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags, 540700 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404, and 560314 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated: of man-made filaments: weighing more than 150 g/m².