White Rough Upland Cotton for Twine from China
Raw white upland cotton of harsh or rough variety, staple 29.37mm to <34.92mm, baled for twine production, not carded/combed. HTS 5201.00.28.00 applies due to precise staple, color, and exclusion of perished types. Used in rope and agricultural baling twine manufacturing.
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
• Label bales clearly with staple specs and origin to facilitate CBP quota verification
• Schedule imports outside peak quota periods (Aug 1-Jul 31) to avoid limits