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Upland Long Staple Cotton Bale

Select Upland cotton variety with staple length of 1-3/8 inches or greater, raw form not carded or combed, entered pursuant to general note 15. Used widely in spinning mills for medium to fine yarns.

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.

5201.00.60Same rate: 35%

If for staple lengths over quota threshold without note 15

Quota-exempt long cottons enter separately to manage supply limits.

5201.00.14Same rate: 35%

If shorter staple under 28.575 mm

Staple length tiers create distinct subheadings with varying restrictions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use USDA or equivalent grading for staple confirmation; adhere to period-specific quotas (Aug 1-Jul 31)

Beware of perished staple contamination affecting classification

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