Pima Cotton Raw Fiber from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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