High-Staple Combed Cotton Fibers
Premium combed cotton fibers with staple length over 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches), processed but unspun. These fibers are aligned and impurities removed for superior yarn quality, qualifying under tariff item 5203.00.00 as carded or combed cotton.
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 without carding or combing is classified under a different heading.
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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 the fibers are not spun or made up
• Provide evidence of the combing process to the CBSA
• Ensure the cotton is not blended with other fibers, as Section XI Note 2 could apply
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.
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.
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.