California Acala Long Staple Cotton from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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