Indian Long-Staple Cotton Fiber
Raw cotton fibers from India with staple ≥34.925 mm, allocated up to 908,764 kg under Note 8 for India/Pakistan aggregate. Not carded or combed, suitable for shirting fabrics. HTS 5201.00.60.00 applies for quota-eligible long-staple imports.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-WTO origin
Non-WTO countries excluded from quota, may face different treatment.
If combed into sliver
Combed preparations enter under 5204, not raw cotton.
If shorter staple varieties
Indian upland cottons under 1-1/8" use 5201.00.14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure Indian government staple certification; monitor India/Pakistan aggregate quota usage; declare exact bale moisture content to avoid disputes
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.60.00
Pima Cotton Raw Fiber
Unginned Pima cotton fibers with staple length exceeding 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches), entered under the quantitative limits of Additional U.S. Note 8 to Chapter 52. This high-quality, extra-long staple cotton is used for premium yarns and fabrics. Classification falls under HTS 5201.00.60.00 due to its staple length and compliance with quota provisions.
Egyptian Giza Cotton Bale
Extra-long staple Egyptian Giza 45 cotton in baled form, staple length over 1-3/8 inches, subject to Additional U.S. Note 8 quota allocation (up to 355,532 kg aggregate for Egypt/Sudan). Not carded or combed, ideal for luxury textiles. Fits HTS 5201.00.60.00 for long-staple raw cotton imports.
Supima Cotton Raw Lint
American-grown Supima cotton lint with staple length of 1-3/8 inches or more, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 8 provisions for high-quality long-staple cotton. Remains unprocessed (not carded/combed) for spinning into fine yarns. Classified in 5201.00.60.00 within annual quota limits.
Peruvian Pima Cotton Bale
Peruvian Pima extra-long staple cotton bales, staple length over 1-3/8 inches, with Note 8 allocation of 112,469 kg. Raw form, not carded or combed, for premium apparel production. Classified under HTS 5201.00.60.00 quota provisions.
Uzbekistan Extra-Long Staple Cotton
Uzbek cotton fibers ≥1-3/8 inches staple, part of CIS aggregate quota under Note 8. Raw, uncombed state for high-end yarn spinning. HTS 5201.00.60.00 for quota-controlled long-staple raw cotton.
Brazil Long-Staple Raw Cotton
Brazilian raw cotton with staple length of 35+ mm, entered under Note 8 general quota (Brazil specific allocation 280,648 kg in related notes, applicable framework). Not carded/combed. Fits 5201.00.60.00 for long-staple imports.