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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5202.99.10Same rate: 35%

If organic cotton waste from carding

Even organic waste slivers/roving fall under quota-limited 5202.99.10.

5205.32.00Higher: 42.3% vs 35%

If medium yarn from organic combed fibers

Spun organic yarn >80 decitex but <=714 classifies in 5205.32.00.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include organic certification alongside processing docs for dual compliance

Avoid pesticide residue claims without testing to match HTS cotton definitions

Bundle with country quota verification for origins like India (908,764 kg aggregate)

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