Medium Staple Raw Cotton for Spinning from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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