Short-Staple Combed Cotton Preparations from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document staple length measurements to confirm fit within chapter note definitions
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with cotton fiber quotas
• Avoid bundling with spun products to prevent entire shipment denial