Bleached Combed Cotton Fibers
Bleached combed cotton fibers are cotton fibers that have been combed and lightly bleached to achieve whiteness, but they remain unspun. The bleaching is a preparatory treatment that does not alter their classification as carded or combed cotton. They are used in textiles where a white base fiber is desired, such as in blends or for dyeing to lighter shades.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cotton is not carded or combed
Cotton in its natural state is classified elsewhere.
If the fibers are spun into bleached single yarn
Bleached cotton yarn is classified under yarn headings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the bleaching process does not add any other materials that could change the classification
• If the fibers are dyed, they may still fall under this heading as long as they are not spun
• Include a detailed process description in your import documentation to avoid delays
Related Products under Tariff item 5203.00.00
Aligned Combed Cotton Staple Fibers
Aligned combed cotton staple fibers are high-quality cotton fibers that have been combed to remove impurities and align them parallel, ready for premium yarn production. They are processed but not spun, making them suitable for fine and luxury textiles. This product is classified under tariff item 5203.00.00 as cotton, carded or combed, per the chapter notes.
Bleed-Resistant Combed Cotton Fibers
Bleed-resistant combed cotton fibers that have been carded and combed to remove impurities and align the fibers, but not spun into yarn. The colorfastness treatment does not alter the essential character of the cotton as unspun fibers, which falls under tariff item 5203.00.00.
Brazilian Combed Cotton Fibers
Brazilian combed cotton fibers are upland cotton fibers from Brazil that have been combed to remove short fibers and impurities, but they are not spun. This processing prepares them for spinning into yarns for various textile applications. They are classified under tariff item 5203.00.00 as cotton, carded or combed, regardless of origin.
Chinese Processed Combed Cotton
Chinese processed combed cotton consists of combed cotton fibers from China that have been processed to align and clean them, but they remain unspun. This material is ready for spinning into yarns for a range of textile products. It is classified under tariff item 5203.00.00 as cotton, carded or combed, per the chapter notes.
Combed Cotton Fibers for Apparel Yarn
Carded and combed cotton fibers processed to align staple lengths but not yet spun into yarn. These fibers are ready for spinning into apparel yarn and meet the definition of cotton, carded or combed under tariff item 5203.00.00.
Combed Cotton Fibers for High-Grade Yarn
Short staple combed cotton fibers processed to remove impurities and align fibers but not yet spun into yarn. These fibers meet the criteria for carded or combed cotton under tariff item 5203.00.00.