Combed Cotton Tow for Spinning from Germany
Processed combed cotton tow fibers, not spun, aligned for ring spinning under HTS 5203.00.05.00 general note 15. Removes short fibers for consistent yarn strength. Used in industrial textile mills.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify tow vs. sliver in docs to match processing state
• Check Brazil/India quota shares
• Boil test for sizing per yarn number notes