Mexican Short-Staple Rough Cotton from Canada
Rough cotton bales from Mexico with staple length under 3/4 inch, exempt from US quantitative restrictions noted in Chapter 52. Classified under 5201.00.05.00 for its harsh texture and ultra-short fiber length suitable for low-quality spinning. Commonly used in mattress stuffing and coarse fabrics.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Leverage Mexico's quota exemption but provide bale moisture content certificates; common pitfall is misclassification as longer staple
• Use ISHB documentation for faster processing