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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as other cotton waste post-combing
Excess combing waste not meeting fiber specs enters as general cotton waste.
If folded/plied yarns spun from Pima slivers
Plied cotton yarns over 80 nm fall under 5206.22 based on yarn number calculation.
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
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