Egyptian Combed Cotton Staple Fibers from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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