Chinese Xinjiang Medium Staple Cotton from China
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.
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
• China's 621,780 kg quota fills quickly; enter early in quota year and track remaining balance
• Include UFLPA documentation proving no Xinjiang forced labor involvement
• Provide detailed fiber quality specs including micronaire and strength measurements