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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for shorter staple upland cotton under 1-1/8 inches
Different quantitative limitations apply per Additional U.S. Note 5
If for longer staple cotton over 1-3/8 inches
Premium longer staple subject to Note 8 separate quota
If processed into card strips or waste
Cotton waste products classified in heading 5202 after processing
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide bale analysis certificates showing micronaire and staple length compliance
• Monitor remaining quota balance for target country during August-July period
• Separate grabbots/pickings properly to maintain quota eligibility documentation
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.
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.
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.