American Pima-like Cotton Raw Fiber from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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