Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cotton, not carded or combed: > Having a staple length of 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches): > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5201.00.22.00
Upland Cotton Bale (Pima-like Staple)
A compressed bale of raw upland cotton with staple length between 1-1/8 inches and 1-3/8 inches, entered under General Note 15 provisions for WTO member countries. This classification applies to high-quality upland varieties meeting the staple length criteria in subheading 5201.00.22. It is typically used for spinning medium-count yarns for apparel.
Egyptian Giza Cotton Raw Fiber
Raw cotton fibers from Giza region with staple length 32-34 mm, entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions. Meets 5201.00.22 criteria for upland-type cotton in the specified staple range, certified for export under WTO quota system. Primarily destined for fine yarn production in shirting fabrics.
Peruvian Pima-Type Cotton Bale
Raw cotton bales from Peru with staple length 33 mm, classified under 5201.00.22 per General Note 15 quota provisions. This upland variety meets the intermediate staple length requirement and Peru's country allocation. Used for spinning premium denim and dress fabrics.
Indian Desi Cotton Raw Bale
Raw desi cotton from India with 30 mm staple length, entered under 5201.00.22 pursuant to General Note 15. Part of India/Pakistan aggregate 908,764 kg quota allocation. Suitable for medium-count spinning in workwear fabrics.
Brazilian Medium Staple Upland Cotton
Upland cotton from Brazil with 31 mm staple, classified 5201.00.22 under General Note 15 provisions. Benefits from Brazil's 280,648 kg specific country allocation. Widely used for towel and sheeting yarn production.
Chinese Xinjiang Medium Staple Cotton
Raw cotton from Xinjiang region with 29.5 mm staple length, entered 5201.00.22 per General Note 15. Part of China's 621,780 kg quota allocation despite WTO membership status. Used in blended spinning operations.
Australian Namoi Valley Cotton Bale
Namoi Valley upland cotton with 32 mm staple, classified under 5201.00.22 General Note 15 provisions. Falls under 'other' quota category for WTO members. Premium quality for spinning 30-40 Ne yarns.
Tajik Upland Cotton Raw Fiber
Raw upland cotton from Tajikistan with 30 mm staple length, entered pursuant to General Note 15 CIS aggregate quota. Part of 215,512 kg allocation for CIS countries. Suitable for upholstery fabric production.