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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing grabbots or pickings
Peruvian exports often include minor waste qualifying for 5201.00.34.
If shorter staple varieties from same region
Some Peruvian cottons under 28.575 mm shift to lower staple subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Peru has specific quota allocation; confirm available quantity before shipping
• Avoid mixing with Mexican cotton; prohibited in this subheading
• Use boil-out method for any sizing verification per Chapter 52 notes
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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.
American Pima-like Cotton Raw Fiber
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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.
Brazilian Medium Upland Cotton
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