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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5201.00.24Same rate: 35%

If classified as harsh/rough

Some Australian varieties meet harsh cotton criteria for separate subheading.

5201.00.60Same rate: 35%

If Namoi Valley longer staple cotton

Premium Australian regions produce cotton exceeding 34.925 mm staple.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Australia falls under 'other' quota category; monitor total entries

Provide HVI (High Volume Instrument) test results for staple uniformity

Separate storage from quota-limited cottons to avoid commingling issues

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