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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If meets high-quality criteria for quota allocation
Premium upland cotton with staple ≥34.925 mm enters under quota-limited subheading with country-specific limits.
If staple length 28.575-34.925 mm
Shorter staple lengths fall under different quota period and restrictions in 5201.00.34.
If processed into card strips or waste
Any carding or waste processing moves to Chapter 52 heading 5202 for cotton waste materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify staple length certification exceeding 34.925 mm to avoid reclassification to quota-limited 5201.00.60
• Provide ginning certificates and origin documentation; WTO member countries exempt from certain restrictions
• Avoid Mexican origin as prohibited; common pitfall is mislabeling as carded cotton under Chapter 52 headings
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