Indian Desi Short Staple Cotton (25mm) from Germany
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 — 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
• 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