Medium Staple Raw Cotton for Spinning
Unginned raw cotton bales with staple measuring 32 mm average length, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 7 quota. Suitable for ring spinning medium yarns used in denim and shirting fabrics. Not carded or combed, maintaining raw fiber status.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when staple exceeds 34.925 mm
Longer staple cotton enters different quota program
If for harsh/rough white cotton in same length range
Special provisions for rough cotton varieties under Note 6
If processed but not spun fibers
Minimally processed cotton fibers classified separately
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Request Classing Office certificate verifying staple length range compliance
• File entries early in quota year (Aug 1) for high-demand countries like India
• Beware misclassification risk if cotton appears carded - requires 5202 heading
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.34.00
Upland Cotton Bale (1-1/4 inch staple)
Raw upland cotton harvested and baled with a staple length between 1-1/8 and 1-3/8 inches, meeting Additional U.S. Note 7 quota requirements for import. This cotton is not carded or combed, suitable for ginning and spinning into yarns. Classified under 5201.00.34.00 due to its specific staple length and compliance with the described quantitative provisions.
Pima-like Upland Cotton Raw Fiber
Raw cotton fibers from upland varieties with medium staple length (29-34 mm) entered under Note 7 provisions. Includes perished staple and grabbots acceptable under this quota category. Used primarily for medium-count yarn production in apparel manufacturing.
Perished Staple Upland Cotton
Upland cotton bales containing perished staple fibers averaging 31 mm length, specifically permitted under 5201.00.34.00 Note 7 provisions. Suitable for low-grade yarn production or blending. Raw condition, not carded or combed.
Cotton Grabbots and Pickings Bale
Baled cotton grabbots and pickings with staple 30-33 mm, explicitly allowed under 5201.00.34.00 per Note 7. These cleaned field remnants suitable for blending in yarn production. Quota-compliant raw cotton not subjected to carding.