Egyptian Combed Cotton Staple Fibers from China
Combed Egyptian cotton fibers processed for cleanliness and parallelism but not spun, imported under HTS 5203.00.05.00 per general note 15. Known for extra-long staple, ideal for high-thread-count sheets and towels. Aligns with chapter 52 notes on processed unspun cotton.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide origin certification as Egypt has specific quota access per U.S. notes
• Test for nm equivalent if yarn-like but confirm unspun status
• Avoid mixing with waste to prevent 5202 reclassification