| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5201001200 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5201001400 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5202993000 | Doc | 7.8¢/kg+55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5202990500 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6310102010 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6310902000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6305200000 | Doc | 43.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6305900000 | Doc | 43.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Customs Classification and Tariff Analysis for Short Staple Cotton for Industrial Use (Wiping)
Below is a structured breakdown of the HS codes and associated tariffs for the products described, with a focus on short staple cotton and cotton waste used in industrial wiping applications.
🔍 1. Short Staple Cotton (Not Carded or Combed)
HS Code: 5201001200
Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed, with staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches), described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes:
- This classification is for raw cotton that is not carded or combed, and is under 28.575 mm in staple length.
- Not suitable for textile manufacturing but may be used in industrial wiping or cotton waste processing.
🔍 2. Short Staple Cotton (Alternative Classification)
HS Code: 5201001400
Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed, with staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches), described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes:
- This is an alternative classification for the same type of cotton, based on additional U.S. note 5.
- Same tariff structure as HS 5201001200.
🔍 3. Cotton Waste (Card Strips, Lap Waste, etc.)
HS Code: 5202993000
Description:
- Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), card strips made from cotton with staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches), and lap, sliver, and roving waste.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 7.8¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 7.8¢/kg + 55.0%
Key Notes:
- This is cotton waste used in industrial wiping or textile processing.
- Tariff is in cents per kilogram, so total cost depends on weight of the shipment.
- Highly sensitive to weight – ensure accurate weight declaration.
🔍 4. Cotton Waste (Alternative Classification)
HS Code: 5202990500
Description:
- Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), card strips made from cotton with staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches), and lap, sliver, and roving waste, described in general note 15.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes:
- This is an alternative classification for the same type of cotton waste, based on general note 15.
- No per-kilogram tariff, so total cost is based on value.
🔍 5. Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, etc. (Cotton)
HS Code: 6310102010
Description:
- Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables, of textile materials, sorted, of cotton.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 37.5%
Key Notes:
- This is used or new rags made from cotton, suitable for industrial wiping.
- Lower total tariff compared to cotton waste classifications.
🔍 6. Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, etc. (Other Textile Materials)
HS Code: 6310902000
Description:
- Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables, of textile materials, other, of cotton.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 37.5%
Key Notes:
- This is an alternative classification for used or new rags made from cotton.
- Same tariff as HS 6310102010.
🔍 7. Sacks and Bags (Cotton)
HS Code: 6305200000
Description:
- Sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 6.2%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 43.7%
Key Notes:
- This is for cotton sacks and bags used in packaging.
- Not suitable for wiping, but may be used in industrial packaging.
🔍 8. Sacks and Bags (Other Textile Materials)
HS Code: 6305900000
Description:
- Sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods, of other textile materials.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 6.2%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 43.7%
Key Notes:
- This is for sacks and bags made from other textile materials.
- Same tariff as HS 6305200000.
📌 Proactive Advice for Importers
- Verify the material composition (e.g., is it cotton waste, rags, or raw cotton?).
- Check the unit price and weight for accurate tariff calculation, especially for HS 5202993000 (cotton waste).
- Confirm the classification based on general note 15 or additional U.S. note 5.
- Review the April 11, 2025 special tariff before finalizing import plans.
- Check if any certifications (e.g., textile or environmental) are required for import.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements or customs documentation for any of these classifications.
Customs Classification and Tariff Analysis for Short Staple Cotton for Industrial Use (Wiping)
Below is a structured breakdown of the HS codes and associated tariffs for the products described, with a focus on short staple cotton and cotton waste used in industrial wiping applications.
🔍 1. Short Staple Cotton (Not Carded or Combed)
HS Code: 5201001200
Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed, with staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches), described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes:
- This classification is for raw cotton that is not carded or combed, and is under 28.575 mm in staple length.
- Not suitable for textile manufacturing but may be used in industrial wiping or cotton waste processing.
🔍 2. Short Staple Cotton (Alternative Classification)
HS Code: 5201001400
Description:
- Cotton, not carded or combed, with staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches), described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes:
- This is an alternative classification for the same type of cotton, based on additional U.S. note 5.
- Same tariff structure as HS 5201001200.
🔍 3. Cotton Waste (Card Strips, Lap Waste, etc.)
HS Code: 5202993000
Description:
- Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), card strips made from cotton with staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches), and lap, sliver, and roving waste.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 7.8¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 7.8¢/kg + 55.0%
Key Notes:
- This is cotton waste used in industrial wiping or textile processing.
- Tariff is in cents per kilogram, so total cost depends on weight of the shipment.
- Highly sensitive to weight – ensure accurate weight declaration.
🔍 4. Cotton Waste (Alternative Classification)
HS Code: 5202990500
Description:
- Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), card strips made from cotton with staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches), and lap, sliver, and roving waste, described in general note 15.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes:
- This is an alternative classification for the same type of cotton waste, based on general note 15.
- No per-kilogram tariff, so total cost is based on value.
🔍 5. Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, etc. (Cotton)
HS Code: 6310102010
Description:
- Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables, of textile materials, sorted, of cotton.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 37.5%
Key Notes:
- This is used or new rags made from cotton, suitable for industrial wiping.
- Lower total tariff compared to cotton waste classifications.
🔍 6. Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, etc. (Other Textile Materials)
HS Code: 6310902000
Description:
- Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables, of textile materials, other, of cotton.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 37.5%
Key Notes:
- This is an alternative classification for used or new rags made from cotton.
- Same tariff as HS 6310102010.
🔍 7. Sacks and Bags (Cotton)
HS Code: 6305200000
Description:
- Sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 6.2%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 43.7%
Key Notes:
- This is for cotton sacks and bags used in packaging.
- Not suitable for wiping, but may be used in industrial packaging.
🔍 8. Sacks and Bags (Other Textile Materials)
HS Code: 6305900000
Description:
- Sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods, of other textile materials.
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 6.2%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 43.7%
Key Notes:
- This is for sacks and bags made from other textile materials.
- Same tariff as HS 6305200000.
📌 Proactive Advice for Importers
- Verify the material composition (e.g., is it cotton waste, rags, or raw cotton?).
- Check the unit price and weight for accurate tariff calculation, especially for HS 5202993000 (cotton waste).
- Confirm the classification based on general note 15 or additional U.S. note 5.
- Review the April 11, 2025 special tariff before finalizing import plans.
- Check if any certifications (e.g., textile or environmental) are required for import.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements or customs documentation for any of these classifications.
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