Bleed-Resistant Combed Cotton Fibers from Mexico
Specially combed cotton fibers treated for colorfastness, unspun, HTS 5203.00.05.00 via general note 15. Processed to minimize dye bleeding in apparel yarns. Meets chapter purity for 100% cotton classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document minimal chemical treatment to retain cotton heading
• Avoid over-sizing that requires boiling per U.S. notes
• Monitor WTO member status for quotas