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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5203.00.10Higher: 40% vs 35%

If processed fibers not spun

Any processing beyond raw cotton state requires heading 5203 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ China's 621,780 kg quota fills quickly; enter early in quota year and track remaining balance

β€’ Include UFLPA documentation proving no Xinjiang forced labor involvement

β€’ Provide detailed fiber quality specs including micronaire and strength measurements

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