HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5201006000 | Doc | 1.5¢/kg+55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
5201005500 | Doc | 1.5¢/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 Long Staple Cotton (34.925mm or more, Suitable for Knitting)
✅ HS CODE: 5201006000
Product Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed
- Staple length of 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) or more
- Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter
- Entered pursuant to its provisions
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 1.5¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Effective Tariff: 1.5¢/kg + 55.0% (25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This classification applies to long-staple cotton that is not carded or combed. - The additional U.S. note 8 may impose specific rules on how the product is entered into the U.S. market. - Time-sensitive policy: The 30% additional tariff applies after April 11, 2025.
Proactive Advice: - Verify the material composition and staple length to ensure it meets the 34.925 mm threshold. - Confirm that the product is not carded or combed. - Check if certifications (e.g., for origin or processing) are required under U.S. note 8.
✅ HS CODE: 5201005500
Product Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed
- Staple length of 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) or more
- Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule
- Entered pursuant to its provisions
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 1.5¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Effective Tariff: 1.5¢/kg + 55.0% (25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This classification is similar to 5201006000 but governed by general note 15 instead of additional U.S. note 8. - The tariff structure is identical to 5201006000.
Proactive Advice: - Ensure the product is not carded or combed and meets the staple length requirement. - Confirm compliance with general note 15 for proper entry into the U.S. market.
✅ HS CODE: 5203000500
Product Description:
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Fibers of cotton processed but not spun
- Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule
- Entered pursuant to its provisions
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 5.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Effective Tariff: 60.0% (5% + 25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This classification applies to carded or combed cotton fibers that are processed but not spun. - The tariff is higher than the long-staple unprocessed cotton classifications. - Time-sensitive policy: The 30% additional tariff applies after April 11, 2025.
Proactive Advice: - Confirm the processing status (carded or combed) and that the fibers are not spun. - Ensure compliance with general note 15 for proper entry into the U.S. market.
✅ HS CODE: 5203001000
Product Description:
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Fibers of cotton processed but not spun
- Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter
- Entered pursuant to its provisions
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 5.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Effective Tariff: 60.0% (5% + 25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This classification is similar to 5203000500 but governed by additional U.S. note 10. - The tariff structure is identical to 5203000500.
Proactive Advice: - Confirm the processing status (carded or combed) and that the fibers are not spun. - Ensure compliance with additional U.S. note 10 for proper entry into the U.S. market.
📌 Summary of Key Actions
- Verify the cotton type (carded, combed, or not carded/combed).
- Confirm staple length (34.925 mm or more for 5201006000/5201005500).
- Check processing status (spun or not spun) for 5203000500/5203001000.
- Review U.S. notes (additional note 8 or 10, or general note 15) for proper classification.
- Be aware of the April 11, 2025 deadline for the 30% additional tariff.
- Check for certifications required by U.S. notes to avoid delays in customs clearance.
Customs Compliance Analysis for Long Staple Cotton (34.925mm or more, Suitable for Knitting)
✅ HS CODE: 5201006000
Product Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed
- Staple length of 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) or more
- Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter
- Entered pursuant to its provisions
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 1.5¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Effective Tariff: 1.5¢/kg + 55.0% (25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This classification applies to long-staple cotton that is not carded or combed. - The additional U.S. note 8 may impose specific rules on how the product is entered into the U.S. market. - Time-sensitive policy: The 30% additional tariff applies after April 11, 2025.
Proactive Advice: - Verify the material composition and staple length to ensure it meets the 34.925 mm threshold. - Confirm that the product is not carded or combed. - Check if certifications (e.g., for origin or processing) are required under U.S. note 8.
✅ HS CODE: 5201005500
Product Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed
- Staple length of 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) or more
- Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule
- Entered pursuant to its provisions
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 1.5¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Effective Tariff: 1.5¢/kg + 55.0% (25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This classification is similar to 5201006000 but governed by general note 15 instead of additional U.S. note 8. - The tariff structure is identical to 5201006000.
Proactive Advice: - Ensure the product is not carded or combed and meets the staple length requirement. - Confirm compliance with general note 15 for proper entry into the U.S. market.
✅ HS CODE: 5203000500
Product Description:
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Fibers of cotton processed but not spun
- Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule
- Entered pursuant to its provisions
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 5.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Effective Tariff: 60.0% (5% + 25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This classification applies to carded or combed cotton fibers that are processed but not spun. - The tariff is higher than the long-staple unprocessed cotton classifications. - Time-sensitive policy: The 30% additional tariff applies after April 11, 2025.
Proactive Advice: - Confirm the processing status (carded or combed) and that the fibers are not spun. - Ensure compliance with general note 15 for proper entry into the U.S. market.
✅ HS CODE: 5203001000
Product Description:
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Fibers of cotton processed but not spun
- Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter
- Entered pursuant to its provisions
Tariff Details:
- Base Tariff Rate: 5.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Effective Tariff: 60.0% (5% + 25% + 30%)
Key Notes: - This classification is similar to 5203000500 but governed by additional U.S. note 10. - The tariff structure is identical to 5203000500.
Proactive Advice: - Confirm the processing status (carded or combed) and that the fibers are not spun. - Ensure compliance with additional U.S. note 10 for proper entry into the U.S. market.
📌 Summary of Key Actions
- Verify the cotton type (carded, combed, or not carded/combed).
- Confirm staple length (34.925 mm or more for 5201006000/5201005500).
- Check processing status (spun or not spun) for 5203000500/5203001000.
- Review U.S. notes (additional note 8 or 10, or general note 15) for proper classification.
- Be aware of the April 11, 2025 deadline for the 30% additional tariff.
- Check for certifications required by U.S. notes to avoid delays in customs clearance.
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