Aligned Combed Cotton Staple Fibers from China
High-quality combed cotton staple fibers aligned parallel for premium yarn production, processed to remove impurities but not spun. Falls under HTS 5203.00.30.00 as 'other' processed cotton fibers per Chapter 52 notes on cotton processing stages. Used primarily in textile mills for fine fabric manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'combed fibers, not spun' with processing certificates to prevent customs disputes over yarn classification
• Monitor aggregate quota limits from U.S. notes, especially for origins like India/Pakistan with allocated shares
• Test fiber 'nm' equivalent if needed for downstream yarn compliance, though not spun