Egyptian Giza Cotton Raw Fiber from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain government staple length certificate from Egyptian Cotton Association for classification proof
• Track Egypt's specific 355,532 kg annual quota under GN15; enter early in Sep 20-Sep 19 period
• Avoid mixing with longer Pima cotton which requires 5201.00.60 classification and different handling