Heading 5201
HTS code 5201 — Cotton, not carded or combed
- Chapter
- 52 — Cotton
- Tariff lines
- 12
- General duty
- Duty rates vary by line — 9 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 5201
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5201.00.0500 | Harsh or rough, having a staple length under 19.05 mm (3/4 inch) (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches)) | Free | kg |
| 5201.00.1200 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) > Other) | Free | kg |
| 5201.00.1400 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) > Other) | Free | kg |
| 5201.00.1800 | Other (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) > Other) | 31.4¢/kg | kg |
| 5201.00.2200 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length of 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches)) | 4.4¢/kg | kg |
| 5201.00.2400 | Described in additional U.S. note 6 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length of 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) > Other, harsh or rough, having a staple length of 29.36875 mm (1-5/32 inches) or more and white in color (except cotton of perished staple, grabbots and cotton pickings)) | 4.4¢/kg | kg |
| 5201.00.2800 | Other (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length of 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) > Other, harsh or rough, having a staple length of 29.36875 mm (1-5/32 inches) or more and white in color (except cotton of perished staple, grabbots and cotton pickings)) | 31.4¢/kg | kg |
| 5201.00.3400 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length of 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) > Other) | 4.4¢/kg | kg |
| 5201.00.3800 | Other (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length of 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more but under 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) > Other) | 31.4¢/kg | kg |
| 5201.00.5500 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length of 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) or more) | 1.5¢/kg | kg |
| 5201.00.6000 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length of 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) or more) | 1.5¢/kg | kg |
| 5201.00.8000 | Other (Cotton, not carded or combed > Having a staple length of 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches) or more) | 31.4¢/kg | kg |
Documents required to import under 5201
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 5201?
- HTS heading 5201 covers cotton, not carded or combed. It sits in Chapter 52 (cotton) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 12 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5201?
- Duty rates vary by line — 9 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5201 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 52
- 5202Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
- 5203Cotton, carded or combed
- 5204Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
- 5205Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
- 5206Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
- 5207Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale
- 5208Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²
- 5209Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²