Australian Namoi Valley Cotton Bale from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Australian cotton enters 'other' quota after specific country allocations exhausted
• Include HVI test results showing staple length, uniformity, and strength parameters
• Verify no blending with longer staple varieties that would require 5201.00.60