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.
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 staple length 1-1/8 inches or more but under 1-3/8 inches
Longer staple raw cotton falls under different quota limits in 5201.00.34.00, subject to 11,500 metric ton cap.
If for high-quality cotton with staple 1-3/8 inches or longer
Premium longer-staple cotton enters under separate 40,100 metric ton quota, often commanding higher prices.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify quota availability with U.S
• Customs before shipment as the 2,360 kg annual limit for Argentina fills quickly
• Obtain country-of-origin certificate confirming staple length under 1-1/8 inches and compliance with Note 5 provisions
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring staple length, which could shift classification to 5201.00.34.00 and exceed quotas
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.14.00
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.
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.