Upland Cotton Bale (1-1/4 inch staple) from China
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.
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
• Verify staple length certification from supplier meets 28.575-34.925 mm range with documentation
• Ensure entry during August 1-July 31 quota period and obtain proper import license allocation
• Avoid common pitfall of perished staple contamination which may disqualify quota eligibility