HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5201001800 | Doc | 31.4¢/kg+55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
5201001200 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
5201000500 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
5202991000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
5205142000 | Doc | 63.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |




Product Name: Raw Cotton Short Fiber
Classification: Cotton with short fiber length (less than 28.575 mm or 1-1/8 inch)
HS CODE: 5201001800 (for uncombed or uncarded cotton with fiber length less than 28.575 mm, other types)
🔍 Tariff Overview (as of now):
- Base Tariff Rate: 31.4¢/kg
- Additional Tariff (General): 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 31.4¢/kg + 55.0% (combined base + additional + special tariffs)
📌 Key Notes on Tax Rates:
- Base Tariff: Applies to raw cotton with short fiber length (less than 28.575 mm).
- Additional Tariff (25.0%): A general additional tariff applied to all imports.
- Special Tariff (30.0%): Applies after April 11, 2025, and is likely a retaliatory or trade policy-related tariff.
- Total Tax: The final tax rate is 31.4¢/kg + 55.0% of the value of the product.
⚠️ Important Alerts:
- April 11, 2025 Tariff: This is a time-sensitive policy. Ensure your import schedule accounts for this increase if your shipment is planned after this date.
- No Anti-Dumping Duties Listed: No specific anti-dumping duties for iron or aluminum are applicable to this product.
- No Tariff Exemptions: No special exemptions or preferential rates are indicated for this HS code.
📋 Proactive Advice for Importers:
- Verify Material Specifications: Confirm that the cotton is indeed uncombed or uncarded and has fiber length less than 28.575 mm.
- Check Unit Price: The base tariff is in cents per kilogram, so ensure the unit price is correctly calculated for tax purposes.
- Review Certification Requirements: Some countries may require documentation such as Cotton Certification, Origin Certificates, or Commodity Inspection Reports.
- Consult Customs Broker: For accurate tax calculation and compliance, especially with the upcoming April 11, 2025 tariff change.
📌 Other Relevant HS Codes for Reference:
- 5201001200: Cotton with short fiber length (less than 28.575 mm) – Base tariff: 0.0%, Total tax: 55.0%
- 5201000500: Uncombed or uncarded cotton – Base tariff: 0.0%, Total tax: 55.0%
- 5202991000: Cotton waste or carded cotton with short fiber length – Base tariff: 0.0%, Total tax: 55.0%
- 5205142000: Cotton yarn (85% or more cotton content) – Base tariff: 8.7%, Total tax: 63.7%
If you are importing raw cotton short fiber, HS CODE 5201001800 is the most accurate classification, and you should be prepared for the 55.0% total tax rate, with a 30.0% increase after April 11, 2025.
Product Name: Raw Cotton Short Fiber
Classification: Cotton with short fiber length (less than 28.575 mm or 1-1/8 inch)
HS CODE: 5201001800 (for uncombed or uncarded cotton with fiber length less than 28.575 mm, other types)
🔍 Tariff Overview (as of now):
- Base Tariff Rate: 31.4¢/kg
- Additional Tariff (General): 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 31.4¢/kg + 55.0% (combined base + additional + special tariffs)
📌 Key Notes on Tax Rates:
- Base Tariff: Applies to raw cotton with short fiber length (less than 28.575 mm).
- Additional Tariff (25.0%): A general additional tariff applied to all imports.
- Special Tariff (30.0%): Applies after April 11, 2025, and is likely a retaliatory or trade policy-related tariff.
- Total Tax: The final tax rate is 31.4¢/kg + 55.0% of the value of the product.
⚠️ Important Alerts:
- April 11, 2025 Tariff: This is a time-sensitive policy. Ensure your import schedule accounts for this increase if your shipment is planned after this date.
- No Anti-Dumping Duties Listed: No specific anti-dumping duties for iron or aluminum are applicable to this product.
- No Tariff Exemptions: No special exemptions or preferential rates are indicated for this HS code.
📋 Proactive Advice for Importers:
- Verify Material Specifications: Confirm that the cotton is indeed uncombed or uncarded and has fiber length less than 28.575 mm.
- Check Unit Price: The base tariff is in cents per kilogram, so ensure the unit price is correctly calculated for tax purposes.
- Review Certification Requirements: Some countries may require documentation such as Cotton Certification, Origin Certificates, or Commodity Inspection Reports.
- Consult Customs Broker: For accurate tax calculation and compliance, especially with the upcoming April 11, 2025 tariff change.
📌 Other Relevant HS Codes for Reference:
- 5201001200: Cotton with short fiber length (less than 28.575 mm) – Base tariff: 0.0%, Total tax: 55.0%
- 5201000500: Uncombed or uncarded cotton – Base tariff: 0.0%, Total tax: 55.0%
- 5202991000: Cotton waste or carded cotton with short fiber length – Base tariff: 0.0%, Total tax: 55.0%
- 5205142000: Cotton yarn (85% or more cotton content) – Base tariff: 8.7%, Total tax: 63.7%
If you are importing raw cotton short fiber, HS CODE 5201001800 is the most accurate classification, and you should be prepared for the 55.0% total tax rate, with a 30.0% increase after April 11, 2025.
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