California Acala Long Staple Cotton from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• California cotton often re-exported; maintain US origin trail for tariff benefits
• HVI classing mandatory; micronaire 3.8-4.5 ideal range for acceptance