Pima-like Harsh White Cotton Bulk
Bulk loose harsh or rough cotton fibers, white, with staple length from 1-5/32 to under 1-3/8 inches, not processed beyond ginning. Classified under HTS 5201.00.28.00 for its specific harsh quality and color, excluding damaged fibers. Ideal for coarse yarn production in upholstery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If staple under 28.575mm
Shorter staple length falls into separate short staple quota with country-specific allocations.
If lightly carded or waste-included
Any carding or waste processing moves it to Chapter 52 waste/combed subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain government staple length measurement using official nm formulas from Chapter 52 notes
• Track annual quota usage (1,400 MT total) via CBP reporting to prevent over-entry denials
• Avoid mixing with perished staple; separate baling prevents contamination pitfalls
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.28.00
Upland Harsh White Cotton Bale
A compressed bale of harsh or rough upland cotton, not carded or combed, with a staple length between 1-5/32 inches and 1-3/8 inches, white in color. This raw cotton falls under HTS 5201.00.28.00 as it meets the specific criteria for harsh or rough cotton excluding perished staple or pickings. It is primarily used in industrial textile manufacturing.
Certified White Harsh Cotton from Peru
White harsh cotton from Peru, staple length 1-5/32+ to <1-3/8 inches, not carded, in standard export bales. Falls under HTS 5201.00.28.00 as 'other' harsh white within specs, subject to country quota shares. Primarily for blending in denim or canvas fabrics.
Bulk White Rough Cotton Waste-Exempt
Loose-packed white rough cotton, harsh type, staple 30mm average, excluding grabbots/pickings, not combed. HTS 5201.00.28.00 classification for its medium staple harsh white profile. Suited for non-woven industrial felts.
Egyptian Harsh White Cotton Medium Staple
Medium staple harsh white cotton from Egypt, 32mm length, baled raw, no carding. Meets HTS 5201.00.28.00 for other harsh white excluding defects. Used in heavy-duty sackcloth production.
Brazilian White Rough Cotton Bale
Brazil-origin white rough cotton bale, harsh, staple 31mm, under 1-3/8in, clean of pickings. Classified HTS 5201.00.28.00 per specs and quota access. For coarse weaving yarns.
Indian Harsh White Upland Cotton
Harsh white upland cotton from India, staple 30.5mm, raw baled, no combing. HTS 5201.00.28.00 for other harsh white medium staple. Blended for denim per Chapter 52 notes.