Egyptian Giza Cotton Bale from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include third-party staple length testing reports; Egyptian origin benefits from established WTO allocations
• Declare exact micronaire and grade; pitfalls include contamination claims leading to lower classifications
• Use ISHB-approved baling standards to prevent customs holds on packaging integrity