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Pima Combed Cotton Slivers

Combed slivers from extra-long staple Pima cotton, classified under HTS 5203.00.50.00 as other processed, non-spun fibers. Ideal for high-count ring-spun yarns in shirting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.3%+35.0%39.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇨🇦Canada4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇩🇪Germany4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇯🇵Japan4.3%+10.0%14.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

5202.99Lower: 10% vs 39.3%

If classified as other cotton waste post-combing

Excess combing waste not meeting fiber specs enters as general cotton waste.

5206.22.00Higher: 44.2% vs 39.3%

If folded/plied yarns spun from Pima slivers

Plied cotton yarns over 80 nm fall under 5206.22 based on yarn number calculation.

5201.00.14Lower: 35% vs 39.3%

If short staple uncombed version under quota

Pima typically long staple, but short variants under 1-1/8 inches use 5201.00.14 quota.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fiber diagrams showing sliver structure (no twist) to confirm non-spun status

Monitor annual quotas for Pima origins under Peru/Other allocations in notes

Label with micronaire reading and staple length for Customs verification