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.
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 excessive damage requiring waste classification
Severely damaged cotton treated as waste material
If undamaged portions exceed 1-3/8 inch staple
Longer staple portions enter separate quota
If perished staple under 1-1/8 inches
Shorter damaged cotton under different quota note
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document perished staple condition with photos and lab analysis for CBP
• Blend ratios must comply with end-use yarn quality specifications
• Quota proration applies - verify remaining allocation before large shipments
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.
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.
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.