Australian Short Staple Upland Cotton
Raw upland cotton from Australia with staple under 28.575 mm, not carded or combed, imported in standard 200-500 lb bales. Falls under HTS 5201.00.18.00 as other short staple cotton outside specific quotas. Ideal for denim and casual wear yarn production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If harsh or rough with specific length and white color
White harsh/rough cotton in 29.36875-34.925 mm range goes to 5201.00.24 quota, separate from standard upland.
If fibers processed but not spun
Any processing beyond raw lint moves to 5203.00.10 with its own tiny quota limit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include micronaire and length uniformity test results in entry docs; Australian cotton often tests favorably
• Confirm no bleaching or other treatments that could classify as processed
• Monitor annual aggregate quotas for all short staple imports
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.18.00
Upland Cotton Bale (Short Staple)
A compressed bale of upland cotton with staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches), not carded or combed, used primarily for spinning into yarns for apparel and textiles. This raw cotton falls under HTS 5201.00.18.00 as 'other' short staple cotton excluding harsh or rough varieties and specific quota-limited types. It is imported in large bales for processing in textile mills.
Pima-like Short Staple Cotton Lint
Cleaned cotton lint from short staple varieties resembling Pima but under 28.575 mm staple length, not carded or combed, baled for export. Classified in HTS 5201.00.18.00 as other short staple cotton suitable for fine yarn production. Used in weaving lightweight fabrics for blouses and linens.
West African Short Staple Cotton Bale
Baled raw cotton from West African countries (excluding Nigeria/Ghana quotas) with staple under 1-1/8 inches, not carded or combed. HTS 5201.00.18.00 covers this as other short staple for general textile use. Commonly used in towel and sheeting production.
Short Staple Organic Cotton Fiber
Certified organic upland cotton fiber with staple length under 28.575 mm, ginned but not carded or combed, in loose or baled form. Classified under HTS 5201.00.18.00 as other raw short staple cotton for eco-friendly textile manufacturing.
Turkish Short Staple Raw Cotton
Raw cotton lint from Turkey measuring under 28.575 mm staple, not processed beyond ginning, baled for US textile industry. HTS 5201.00.18.00 applies to this non-quota short staple variety for T-shirt yarn production.
Short Staple Recycled Gin Waste Cotton
Clean gin motes and waste cleaned to raw lint quality, staple under 28.575 mm, not carded, used as economical cotton substitute. Falls in HTS 5201.00.18.00 when meeting raw cotton criteria excluding quota types.