Pima Combed Cotton Processed Fibers from China
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.
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
• Provide origin certificates for quota access (e.g
• Peru's 112,469 kg allocation under related notes)
• Ensure fibers meet 'processed but not spun' criteria via lab tests on yarn number equivalents
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking yarn skeins to prevent misclassification