Pima-like Upland Cotton Raw Fiber from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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