| 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 |
✅ Customs Classification and Tariff Analysis for Long Staple Cotton
📦 Product Description 1
Description:
Cotton, not carded or combed, with a staple length of 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches), other.
HS Code: 5201003800
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%)
📦 Product Description 2
Description:
Cotton, not carded or combed, with a staple length of 29.36875 mm (1-5/32 inches) or more, white in color, and not of perished staple, grabbots, or cotton pickings.
This classification is governed by U.S. Note 6 to this chapter.
HS Code: 5201002400
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 Observations and Recommendations
- Tariff Structure:
- Both products are subject to additional tariffs and a special tariff after April 11, 2025.
-
The total effective tariff is 55.0% of the value (25% + 30%) plus the base tariff in cents per kilogram.
-
Time-Sensitive Policy:
-
April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes. Ensure your import timeline accounts for this.
-
Material and Certification:
- Verify the exact staple length and color of the cotton to ensure correct classification.
- Confirm if the cotton is white and not of perished staple, grabbots, or cotton pickings for HS Code
5201002400. -
Check if U.S. Note 6 applies to your product (this may affect classification and documentation).
-
Documentation:
- Ensure proper certifications are in place (e.g., Certificate of Origin, if required for preferential treatment).
- Maintain accurate records of the product’s specifications and origin for customs compliance.
🛑 Proactive Advice
- Verify the staple length of your cotton precisely (e.g., 28.575 mm vs. 29.36875 mm).
- Confirm the color and material type to avoid misclassification.
- Review the U.S. Note 6 requirements if using HS Code
5201002400. - Plan for the April 11, 2025 tariff increase to avoid unexpected costs.
- Consult with a customs broker or trade compliance expert for complex or high-value shipments.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements, tariff calculation tools, or customs documentation templates.
✅ Customs Classification and Tariff Analysis for Long Staple Cotton
📦 Product Description 1
Description:
Cotton, not carded or combed, with a staple length of 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches), other.
HS Code: 5201003800
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%)
📦 Product Description 2
Description:
Cotton, not carded or combed, with a staple length of 29.36875 mm (1-5/32 inches) or more, white in color, and not of perished staple, grabbots, or cotton pickings.
This classification is governed by U.S. Note 6 to this chapter.
HS Code: 5201002400
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 Observations and Recommendations
- Tariff Structure:
- Both products are subject to additional tariffs and a special tariff after April 11, 2025.
-
The total effective tariff is 55.0% of the value (25% + 30%) plus the base tariff in cents per kilogram.
-
Time-Sensitive Policy:
-
April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes. Ensure your import timeline accounts for this.
-
Material and Certification:
- Verify the exact staple length and color of the cotton to ensure correct classification.
- Confirm if the cotton is white and not of perished staple, grabbots, or cotton pickings for HS Code
5201002400. -
Check if U.S. Note 6 applies to your product (this may affect classification and documentation).
-
Documentation:
- Ensure proper certifications are in place (e.g., Certificate of Origin, if required for preferential treatment).
- Maintain accurate records of the product’s specifications and origin for customs compliance.
🛑 Proactive Advice
- Verify the staple length of your cotton precisely (e.g., 28.575 mm vs. 29.36875 mm).
- Confirm the color and material type to avoid misclassification.
- Review the U.S. Note 6 requirements if using HS Code
5201002400. - Plan for the April 11, 2025 tariff increase to avoid unexpected costs.
- Consult with a customs broker or trade compliance expert for complex or high-value shipments.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements, tariff calculation tools, or customs documentation templates.
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