U.S. import tariffs · heading 5201

Heading 5201: Cotton, not carded or combed

Every line of heading 5201 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

Cotton, not carded or combed

Chapter 52: Cotton. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →

Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
5201.00Cotton, not carded or combed:
5201.00.05.00Harsh or rough, having a staple length under 19.05 mm (3/4 inch)Free
5201.00.12.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisionsFree
5201.00.14.00Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisionsFree
5201.00.18.00Other31.4¢/kg
5201.00.22.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions4.4¢/kg
5201.00.24.00Described in additional U.S. note 6 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions4.4¢/kg
5201.00.28.00Other31.4¢/kg
5201.00.34.00Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions4.4¢/kg
5201.00.38.00Other31.4¢/kg
5201.00.55.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions1.5¢/kg
5201.00.60.00Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions1.5¢/kg
5201.00.80.00Other31.4¢/kg

Exporting this product from the U.S.?

Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 5201 has 4 of them. Schedule B lookup →

  • 5201.00.1025COTTON, NOT CARDED OR COMBED, HAVING A STAPLE LENGTH UNDER 25.4 MM (1 INCH)
  • 5201.00.1090COTTON, NOT CARDED OR COMBED, HAVING A STAPLE LENGTH UNDER 28.58MM AND OVER 25.4 MM (LESS THAN 1 1/8 INCHES BUT GT 1 INCH)
  • 5201.00.2030COTTON NOT CARDED OR COMBED, HAVING A STAPLE LENGTH 28.58 MM (1 1/8 INCHES) OR MORE, AMERICAN PIMA
  • 5201.00.9000COTTON, NESOI, NOT CARDED OR COMBED, HAVING A STAPLE LENGTH 28.575 MM (1 1/8 INCHES) OR MORE

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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