| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5201003800 | Doc | 31.4¢/kg+55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5201002400 | Doc | 4.4¢/kg+55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5203000500 | Doc | 60.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5203001000 | Doc | 60.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
✅ Customs Compliance Analysis for Industrial Long Staple Cotton Fiber (28.575–34.925 mm)
📦 Product Classification Overview
You have provided four HS code classifications for different types of cotton fiber. Below is a structured breakdown of each, with a focus on tariff rates, additional duties, and compliance considerations.
🔢 1. HS Code: 5201003800
Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed
- Staple length: 28.575 mm (1-1/8") or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8")
- Other: Other
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff: 31.4¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 31.4¢/kg + 55.0% (25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This is the most expensive of the four classifications due to the higher base tariff. - Ensure the staple length is within the specified range (28.575–34.925 mm). - Confirm the processing status (not carded or combed).
🔢 2. HS Code: 5201002400
Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed
- Staple length: 29.36875 mm (1-5/32") or more
- White in color
- Not perished staple, grabbots, or cotton pickings
- Subject to U.S. Note 6
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff: 4.4¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 4.4¢/kg + 55.0% (25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - Lower base tariff compared to 5201003800. - Color and quality are critical for classification (must be white). - U.S. Note 6 applies — ensure compliance with its provisions.
🔢 3. HS Code: 5203000500
Description:
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Processed but not spun
- Subject to General Note 15
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff: 5.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 60.0% (5% + 25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - Carded or combed cotton fiber — higher processing level. - General Note 15 applies — ensure proper documentation and compliance. - Tariff is purely percentage-based, no per-kilogram rate.
🔢 4. HS Code: 5203001000
Description:
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Processed but not spun
- Subject to Additional U.S. Note 10
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff: 5.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 60.0% (5% + 25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - Similar to 5203000500, but subject to U.S. Note 10. - Ensure additional documentation is provided as required by U.S. Note 10.
📌 Proactive Compliance Advice
- Verify the exact staple length of the cotton fiber — this is critical for correct classification.
- Check the processing status (carded, combed, not carded, not combed).
- Confirm the color and quality (e.g., white, not perished, not grabbots).
- Review U.S. Notes 6, 10, and General Note 15 for any specific documentation or certification requirements.
- Monitor the April 11, 2025 deadline — additional tariffs will apply after this date.
- Consider the unit price and material composition when calculating total import costs.
📅 Time-Sensitive Alert
Additional tariffs of 30.0% will apply after April 11, 2025. Ensure your import timeline accounts for this change to avoid unexpected costs.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements, documentation templates, or tariff calculation tools.
✅ Customs Compliance Analysis for Industrial Long Staple Cotton Fiber (28.575–34.925 mm)
📦 Product Classification Overview
You have provided four HS code classifications for different types of cotton fiber. Below is a structured breakdown of each, with a focus on tariff rates, additional duties, and compliance considerations.
🔢 1. HS Code: 5201003800
Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed
- Staple length: 28.575 mm (1-1/8") or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8")
- Other: Other
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff: 31.4¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 31.4¢/kg + 55.0% (25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This is the most expensive of the four classifications due to the higher base tariff. - Ensure the staple length is within the specified range (28.575–34.925 mm). - Confirm the processing status (not carded or combed).
🔢 2. HS Code: 5201002400
Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed
- Staple length: 29.36875 mm (1-5/32") or more
- White in color
- Not perished staple, grabbots, or cotton pickings
- Subject to U.S. Note 6
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff: 4.4¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 4.4¢/kg + 55.0% (25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - Lower base tariff compared to 5201003800. - Color and quality are critical for classification (must be white). - U.S. Note 6 applies — ensure compliance with its provisions.
🔢 3. HS Code: 5203000500
Description:
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Processed but not spun
- Subject to General Note 15
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff: 5.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 60.0% (5% + 25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - Carded or combed cotton fiber — higher processing level. - General Note 15 applies — ensure proper documentation and compliance. - Tariff is purely percentage-based, no per-kilogram rate.
🔢 4. HS Code: 5203001000
Description:
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Processed but not spun
- Subject to Additional U.S. Note 10
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff: 5.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 60.0% (5% + 25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - Similar to 5203000500, but subject to U.S. Note 10. - Ensure additional documentation is provided as required by U.S. Note 10.
📌 Proactive Compliance Advice
- Verify the exact staple length of the cotton fiber — this is critical for correct classification.
- Check the processing status (carded, combed, not carded, not combed).
- Confirm the color and quality (e.g., white, not perished, not grabbots).
- Review U.S. Notes 6, 10, and General Note 15 for any specific documentation or certification requirements.
- Monitor the April 11, 2025 deadline — additional tariffs will apply after this date.
- Consider the unit price and material composition when calculating total import costs.
📅 Time-Sensitive Alert
Additional tariffs of 30.0% will apply after April 11, 2025. Ensure your import timeline accounts for this change to avoid unexpected costs.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements, documentation templates, or tariff calculation tools.
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