British East Africa Short-Staple Cotton
Raw cotton from British East Africa regions with staple under 28.575 mm, baled for export and entered under the specific 1,016 kg quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. Not processed beyond ginning, this short-fiber cotton is ideal for coarse yarns and falls precisely under HTS 5201.00.14.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If harsh or rough cotton, white in color with specific length
Rough cotton types with 1-5/32 to 1-3/8 inch staple enter under separate 1,400 ton quota.
If processed into card strips or waste materials
Cotton waste and byproducts like lap waste shift to Chapter 52 heading 5202 for processed fibers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm importer license and quota tracking number at entry to stay within the small 1,016 kg allocation
• Include government certification of origin and staple measurement to prevent reclassification
• Monitor September 20 quota reset date; late-season entries often face backlogs or denials
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.14.00
Upland Cotton Bale from Argentina
A compressed bale of raw upland cotton harvested in Argentina with staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches), not carded or combed. This falls under HTS 5201.00.14.00 as it meets the quantitative limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 for Argentine cotton imports during the September 20 to September 19 quota period.
Chinese Upland Cotton Raw Bale
Bales of uncombed Chinese upland cotton featuring staple lengths under 1-1/8 inches, allocated 621,780 kg under Additional U.S. Note 5. This raw fiber is ginned but not carded, suitable for spinning into medium-count yarns, and classified in HTS 5201.00.14.00 pursuant to quota provisions.
Indian Short-Staple Raw Cotton
Unprocessed cotton from India with staple under 28.575 mm, part of the 908,764 kg aggregate India/Pakistan quota under Note 5. This raw material supports U.S. yarn production for denim and canvas, entered as HTS 5201.00.14.00.
Brazilian Upland Cotton Bale
Brazilian upland cotton in standard 200 kg bales, staple under 1-1/8 inches, accessing the 280,648 kg quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. Ginned but uncombed, this fiber is a staple for American textile mills under HTS 5201.00.14.00.
Indonesian Raw Cotton Fiber
Loose raw cotton fiber from Indonesia with short staple under 28.575 mm, covered by the 32,381 kg quota (with Netherlands New Guinea) in Note 5. Not carded or combed, imported for reprocessing into coarser fabrics under HTS 5201.00.14.00.
Haitian Short-Staple Cotton
Raw cotton from Haiti featuring staple lengths under 1-1/8 inches, entering via the 107 kg micro-quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. This uncombed fiber supports niche U.S. textile programs and is classified under HTS 5201.00.14.00.