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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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