Processed Combed Cotton for Spinning Mills

High-tenacity combed cotton fibers processed through carding and combing stages, not spun, entered via HTS 5203.00.10 under Note 10's 2,500 kg quota. Used by mills for superior yarn quality in textiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5204.11.00Lower: 39.4% vs 40%

If sewn or continuous combed fiber strands resembling sewing thread

Sewing thread preparations shift to heading 5204 regardless of spinning status.

5202.91.00Lower: 39.3% vs 40%

If carded cotton but not combed

Processing stops at carding without combing moves to 5202.91.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm WTO membership of exporting country as non-members excluded from quota

Include affidavits proving no spinning has occurred to prevent reclassification

Budget for potential quota exhaustion leading to higher duties elsewhere

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Combed Cotton Fibers for High-Grade Yarn

These are short staple combed cotton fibers processed to remove impurities and align fibers but not yet spun into yarn, specifically meeting the criteria in Additional U.S. Note 10 to Chapter 52 for quota-limited entry under HTS 5203.00.10. They are used in premium textile manufacturing. The fibers are carded or combed cotton with controlled staple length under specified limits.

Quota-Qualified Combed Cotton Slivers

Combed cotton slivers are processed fibers drawn into continuous strands post-carding and combing but prior to spinning, entered under the strict provisions of Additional U.S. Note 10 to HTS 5203.00.10. Limited to 2,500 kg quota. Ideal for fine yarn production in apparel.

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Quota-Limited Egyptian Combed Cotton Fibers

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Short-Staple Combed Cotton Preparations

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