California Acala Long Staple Cotton
California Acala 1517-08 variety cotton fiber, staple length exceeding 34.925 mm, in standard export bales untreated beyond ginning. HTS 5201.00.80.00 covers this US-grown long-staple upland cotton outside quota categories. Widely used for mid-premium apparel yarns.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
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Import Tips & Compliance
• California cotton often re-exported; maintain US origin trail for tariff benefits
• HVI classing mandatory; micronaire 3.8-4.5 ideal range for acceptance
Related Products under HTS 5201.00.80.00
Pima Cotton Raw Fiber
Pima cotton raw fiber with a staple length exceeding 34.925 mm, harvested and ginned but not carded or combed. This extra-long staple cotton falls under HTS 5201.00.80.00 as upland cotton not meeting specific quota allocations in 5201.00.60. Ideal for high-quality yarn production requiring superior fiber length.
Egyptian Giza Cotton Bale
Premium Egyptian Giza 45 cotton in baled form, featuring staple lengths over 1-3/8 inches, not carded or combed. Classified in HTS 5201.00.80.00 as it represents high-quality 'other' long-staple cotton outside specific quota categories. Renowned for luxury textiles and shirting fabrics.
Peruvian Pima Cotton Raw
Peruvian Tango Pima cotton raw fiber with exceptional 1-1/2 inch staple length, ginned but not carded or combed. Classified under HTS 5201.00.80.00 as other long-staple cotton exempt from primary quotas. Essential for luxury lingerie and dress shirt production.
Upland Supima Cotton Fiber
American-grown Supima upland cotton raw fiber with staple length exceeding 34.925 mm, delivered in compressed bales. Falls under HTS 5201.00.80.00 as 'other' long-staple cotton not subject to primary quota restrictions. Preferred for premium denim and apparel yarns.
Australian Long-Staple Cotton Bale
Australian Namoi Valley long-staple cotton raw fiber, staple length over 1-3/8 inches, not carded or combed, baled for export. HTS 5201.00.80.00 classification applies to this 'other' category extra-long staple cotton outside US quota programs. Used in high-count spinning for fine fabrics.