5203.00.10.00
Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Classification path
- Cotton, carded or combed
- Fibers of cotton processed but not spun
- Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 5%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 5%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 5203
About heading 5203
Cotton, carded or combed
Heading 5203 covers cotton that has been carded or combed and cotton fibers processed but not spun. The lines split first by whether the goods are described in General Note 15 or Additional U.S. Note 10, then between other processed cotton fibers and other goods in the heading.
Full guide to heading 5203Products in this heading
- Carded cotton fiber in bulk
- Combed cotton fiber in bulk
- Cotton sliver for spinning
- Cotton roving
- Cotton drawing sliver
- Cotton lap prepared for spinning
- Cotton comber sliver
- Cotton fiber processed but not spun
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for carded cotton fiber?
Carded cotton fiber that is processed but not spun and is not described in General Note 15 or Additional U.S. Note 10 is classified under 5203.00.30.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 31.4¢/kg.
What is the duty on combed cotton fiber?
For combed cotton fiber classified under 5203.00.30.00, the general (MFN) rate is 31.4¢/kg. If the goods are described in General Note 15, 5203.00.05.00 has a general (MFN) rate of 5%.
How do I classify cotton sliver?
Cotton sliver that is processed but not spun falls in heading 5203; if it is not described in General Note 15 or Additional U.S. Note 10, classify it under 5203.00.30.00 at the general (MFN) rate of 31.4¢/kg. Other goods in the heading use 5203.00.50.00 at 4.3%.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.