Pima-like Harsh White Cotton Bulk from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 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