Brazilian Short Staple Upland Cotton (27mm) from Germany
Bales of Brazilian upland cotton featuring staple lengths under 28.575 mm, raw and unprocessed, entered under GN15 (Brazil share: 280,648 kg). Commonly used in denim and towel production. Classified under 5201.00.12.00 for quota-eligible short staple raw cotton.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prorate shipments across quota period to maximize allocation usage
• Retain lab test reports for staple measurement disputes