Pima Cotton Raw Fiber
Extra-long staple Pima cotton fiber with staple length exceeding 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches), not carded or combed, entered under quota provisions of general note 15. This high-quality cotton is grown primarily in Peru and the U.S., valued for its softness and uniformity in premium textiles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If staple length exceeds quota limits or non-quota eligible
Longer staple cotton outside general note 15 provisions enters under separate subheading with different quota controls.
If staple length under 34.925 mm but over 28.575 mm
Shorter staple lengths fall into different length-based subheadings with distinct quantitative restrictions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify staple length via official testing to meet 34.925 mm minimum; obtain certificate of origin proving eligibility under general note 15 quota
• Monitor annual quota allocations by country to avoid over-entry penalties
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