Combed Cotton Tow for Spinning from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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