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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed cotton fibers exceeding or not described by Note 10
Note 10 governs only specific quota entries; others fall to catch-all 5203.00.90.
If for carded but not combed cotton waste or preparations
Less processed carded cotton without combing is in 5202 for waste/preparations.
If the fibers have been spun into single yarn
Once spun, even at coarse counts, it moves to heading 5205 for cotton yarns.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain quota allocation certificate before shipment as total entry cannot exceed 2,500 kg per period
• Exclude Mexican origin products; they are prohibited from this subheading
• Conduct fiber testing for processing status to differentiate from spun yarns in Chapter 52 headings 5205+
Related Products under HTS 5203.00.10.00
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.
Fine Combed Cotton Fiber Preparations
These cotton fibers undergo carding and combing to create parallel, clean preparations suitable for spinning, classified under HTS 5203.00.10 pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 10 quota. The limited quota ensures controlled imports of high-quality processed fibers.
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.
Quota-Limited Egyptian Combed Cotton Fibers
Premium combed cotton fibers from Egypt, processed but unspun, specifically qualifying for the Additional U.S. Note 10 provisions of HTS 5203.00.10 with its tight 2,500 kg quota. Known for long staple suitable for luxury fabrics.
Short-Staple Combed Cotton Preparations
Combed cotton fibers with short staple lengths processed for yarn production but not spun, classified in HTS 5203.00.10 under Additional U.S. Note 10 quota limits. Suitable for medium-count yarns in everyday textiles.