American Pima-like Cotton Raw Fiber
Raw cotton fibers resembling Pima quality but with staple length under 1-3/8 inches, baled for export, not processed beyond ginning. Classified in HTS 5201.00.38.00 as other medium-staple cotton not fitting quota-specific categories.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If harsh or rough cotton, white in color
Harsh/rough varieties in this length range classified separately under 5201.00.24.
If actual staple exceeds 34.925 mm
Pima-quality cottons typically qualify for longer staple subheading 5201.00.60.
If processed into card strips or waste
Any carding or waste processing moves to Chapter 52 heading 5202.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit laboratory staple length reports; discrepancies lead to CBP reclassification and penalties
• Monitor August 1-July 31 quota period; excess entries refused entry
• Label bales clearly with micronaire, staple length, and origin to expedite customs
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.38.00
Upland Cotton Bale Medium Staple
Bales of upland cotton with staple length between 1-1/8 and 1-3/8 inches, not carded or combed, used primarily for spinning into medium-count yarns for apparel. This raw cotton falls under HTS 5201.00.38.00 as 'other' cotton in the specified staple length range, excluding harsh or rough varieties and quota-limited categories.
Peruvian Medium Staple Cotton Bale
Baled Peruvian cotton with 32 mm staple length, ginned but not carded/combed, suitable for denim production. Falls under HTS 5201.00.38.00 as other cotton in the 28.575-34.925 mm range outside specific quota descriptions.
Indian Desi Cotton Medium Grade
Medium staple desi cotton from India, staple 30-33 mm, baled for U.S. textile mills. HTS 5201.00.38.00 covers this as other non-quota specific cotton in specified length range.
Australian Medium Staple Raw Cotton
Ginned Australian cotton bales with staple measuring 1-5/32 inches (31 mm), for spinning fine yarns. Classified under HTS 5201.00.38.00 as other medium staple cotton.
Brazilian Medium Upland Cotton
Brazilian upland cotton with 32.5 mm staple, baled and ready for carding, not combed. HTS 5201.00.38.00 as other cotton fitting medium staple parameters.
Egyptian Giza Medium Staple Cotton
Giza cotton variety with staple just under 1-3/8 inches, ginned bales for export. Falls in HTS 5201.00.38.00 as other medium staple, separate from premium long staple.