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.
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 28.575-34.925 mm
Shorter staple lengths fall under different quota limits in 5201.00.34, with separate quantitative restrictions.
If staple under 28.575 mm (except harsh cotton)
Shorter staple cotton under 1-1/8 inches enters under 5201.00.14 quota provisions.
If carded or processed into strips/waste
Any carding or processing moves it from raw cotton in 5201 to waste materials in 5202.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify staple length certification exceeds 34.925 mm via laboratory testing; ensure entry within August 1-July 31 quota period (40,100 metric tons max); provide country-of-origin documentation excluding Mexico and non-WTO members
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.60.00
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.
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.
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.