High-Staple Combed Cotton Fibers from China
Premium combed cotton fibers with staple length over 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches), processed but unspun, qualifying for HTS 5203.00.05.00 under general note 15. These fibers are aligned and impurities removed for superior yarn quality in luxury fabrics. Used in spinning for shirting and fine denims.
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
• Document staple length measurement per U.S. notes to confirm >1-3/8 inches
• Ensure no spinning has occurred to avoid 5205 classification
• Comply with country-specific quota allocations in U.S. notes