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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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5201.00.60Same rate: 35%

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.

5201.00.34Same rate: 35%

If staple length 28.575-34.925 mm

Shorter staple lengths fall under different quota period and restrictions in 5201.00.34.

5202.99.10Same rate: 35%

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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