Upland Combed Cotton Staple Fibers from China
Combed Upland cotton fibers processed but unspun, for medium-count yarns under HTS 5203.00.05.00 general note 15. Common for everyday fabrics like t-shirts and bedsheets. Meets U.S. note definitions for tariff-average yarn number computation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Calculate average yarn number per U.S. note formulas if CBP queries
• Ensure handloom certification if applicable under 5208/5209 notes
• Avoid perished staple mixing