Bleached Combed Cotton Fibers
Combed cotton fibers lightly bleached for whiteness, processed but unspun. 5203.00.30.00 as other, per notes allowing preparatory treatments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn-count equivalent spun
Any spinning post-bleaching goes to yarn headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document bleaching doesn't constitute dyeing/yarn prep
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