Indian Desi Short Staple Cotton (25mm) from China
Raw Desi cotton from India with 25 mm staple length, baled and not carded/combed, imported pursuant to General Note 15 (India/Pakistan aggregate quota). Suitable for coarse yarns in upholstery and workwear. Fits 5201.00.12.00 as short staple cotton under quota provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm WTO membership of origin for non-excluded treatment; India qualifies
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with textile quotas to track remaining balance
• Label bales clearly with staple length and origin to facilitate CBP inspection