Upland Cotton Bale from Argentina from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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