Combed Cotton Fibers for Apparel Yarn from China
These are carded and combed cotton fibers processed to align staple lengths but not yet spun into yarn, entered under HTS 5203.00.05.00 pursuant to general note 15 provisions for special tariff treatment. They meet chapter 52 definitions for processed cotton fibers suitable for high-quality textile production. Primarily used in spinning fine yarns for clothing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify entry complies with general note 15 for special programs; obtain certificates confirming processing but not spinning
• Monitor U.S. note quotas on cotton fibers
• Label origin and staple length accurately to avoid reclassification