HTS heading 5203: Cotton, carded or combed
Heading 5203 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Cotton, carded or combed. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 5203 at a glance
- 4 rated tariff lines; 0 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 4.3% to 5%; 1 line(s) use a specific or compound rate (per kg, per unit…).
- Section 301 (products of China): 4 of 4 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions, Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 5203.00: Fibers of cotton processed but not spun (4 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 5203
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5203.00.05 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5203.00.10 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5203.00.30 | Fibers of cotton processed but not spun: Other | 31.4¢/kg | List 3 +25% | |
| 5203.00.50 | Cotton, carded or combed: Other | 4.3% | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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