Combed Cotton Fibers for Spinning Mills
These are carded and combed cotton fibers that have been processed to align and remove short fibers but remain unspun, ready for ring spinning into yarn. Classified under HTS 5203.00.30.00 as 'other' fibers of cotton processed but not spun, excluding noil which falls under a separate subheading. They meet Chapter 52 definitions for processed cotton fibers not yet formed into yarn.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If consisting of card strips, lap waste, sliver waste, or roving waste
Waste materials from carding/combing processes are classified separately under 5202.99.10 with their own quotas, not as clean processed fibers.
If imported as raw cotton, not carded or combed
Unprocessed cotton fibers fall under Chapter 52 heading 5201 raw cotton provisions before any carding or combing occurs.
If further processed into single cotton yarn of combed fibers
Once spun into yarn, even from combed fibers, classification shifts to heading 5205 for cotton yarn not put up for retail sale.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify staple length documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. cotton import quotas under 5201 notes, as processed fibers derive from raw cotton limits
• Obtain certificates confirming carding/combing processes and no spinning to avoid reclassification as yarn under 5205-5206
• Check origin-specific quantitative restrictions; non-WTO countries may face exclusions per additional U.S. notes
Related Products under HTS 5203.00.30.00
Aligned Combed Cotton Staple Fibers
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.
Pima Combed Cotton Processed Fibers
Extra-long staple Pima cotton fibers that are carded and combed for smoothness, not spun, ideal for luxury textiles. HTS 5203.00.30.00 covers these as 'other' processed but unspun cotton fibers, aligning with U.S. notes on cotton processing metrics. Originating from regions like Peru with quota allocations.
Egyptian Combed Cotton Fibers
Premium Egyptian cotton fibers carded and combed to >1-3/8 inch staple, unspun for high-end yarn production. Classified in 5203.00.30.00 as other processed cotton fibers per HTS Chapter 52 definitions. Subject to Egypt/Sudan aggregate quota access.
Supima Carded Combed Cotton Slivers
Supima cotton processed into uniform slivers via carding and combing, not drawn out or spun. HTS 5203.00.30.00 for 'other' unspun fibers fits per processing notes excluding spun yarns. Used in open-end or ring spinning setups.
Organic Combed Cotton Processed Fibers
Certified organic cotton fibers carded and combed without synthetic inputs, unspun for eco-friendly yarns. Under 5203.00.30.00 as other processed cotton fibers, consistent with Chapter 52 purity requirements. Popular for sustainable apparel supply chains.
Upland Combed Cotton Fibers 1-1/8 Inch
Upland cotton combed to 1-1/8 inch staple length, processed but unspun for standard textile yarns. HTS 5203.00.30.00 applies to these 'other' fibers per staple length notes in U.S. annotations. Common in mid-range fabric production.