Medium Staple Raw Cotton for Spinning from China
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.
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
• 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