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§ HTS 5203.00 · US import duty

Cotton, carded or combed

§ TODAY'S ANSWER
From China: 0% · $0.00 on a $10K shipment
MFN Free + Chapter 99 overlays. Click below for the full breakdown.
Chapter
52
MFN base rate
Free
Active overlays
4
Scope
Active: other

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

Cotton, carded or combed:
HTS CODE
5203.00
General (MFN)
§99 overlays4

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)Free
Special
Other (Column 2)

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD watch signals are surfaced, but cash deposit rates and product-specific exclusions still require separate review.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.52.00 other +0% active
    Purchased and entered pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Special Limited Global Import Quota Announcement
  • 9903.52.26 other +0% active
    Purchased and entered pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Special Cotton Import Quota Announcement Number 26
  • 9904.52.35 other +0% active
    Valued less than $1.20/kg
  • 9904.52.50 other +0% active
    If entered during the effective period of safeguards based upon quantity announced by the Secretary of Agriculture

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 0% · $0.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 0% $0.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 otherChapter 99 0% $0.00 9903.52.00
Chapter 99 otherChapter 99 0% $0.00 9903.52.26
Chapter 99 otherChapter 99 0% $0.00 9904.52.35
Chapter 99 otherChapter 99 0% $0.00 9904.52.50
Status: unsupported Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Vietnam (VN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Mexico (MX) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
India (IN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
South Korea (KR) 0% 0% 0% $0.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESAll tariff lines under HTS 5203.00

All 8-digit tariff lines and deeper statistical suffixes under subheading 5203.00.

§ RECENT CHANGESRecent US tariff policy notices

The 3 most recent Federal Register tariff notices in the Duty database. See the Changes timeline for the full list.

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§ FAQFrequently asked

What is the general MFN duty rate for HTS 5203.00?
The MFN general duty rate for HTS 5203.00 (Cotton, carded or combed) is not listed. This applies to imports from countries with normal trade relations status. For origins like China, additional Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal duties may stack on top of this base rate. Final duty is determined at CBP entry.
Are there active Chapter 99 tariff overlays on HTS 5203.00?
Yes. There are 5 active Chapter 99 rule(s) potentially applicable to HTS 5203.00, covering other. These overlays correspond to policy tools such as Section 301 (China), IEEPA emergency tariffs, and reciprocal duties — they stack on top of the MFN base rate based on country of origin and effective dates. A single shipment can be subject to multiple overlays simultaneously.
When was HTS 5203.00 last updated on Duty?
The base HTS data on this page was last refreshed on April 27, 2026 (USITC release 2026HTSRev6). Chapter 99 overlays, AD/CVD case status, and Federal Register notices are synced daily; effective dates follow the source feeds. If you spot stale data, please report via the contact link in the footer.