Quota-Qualified Combed Cotton Slivers from China
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.
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
• 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+