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U.S. imports of cotton & natural fibers (End-Use 12000) totaled $6.4M in April 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Cotton & Natural Fibers paid $567K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.9% on $6.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cotton & Natural Fibers imports of $6.4M in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRaw cotton and other natural plant-based fibers imported into the US serve the domestic textile and nonwoven manufacturing sectors, with cotton subject to a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system that sets lower in-quota duty rates up to a specified volume and higher over-quota rates above it. Classification between upland and extra-long staple (ELS) cotton varieties affects both the applicable TRQ and the duty rate, making fiber specification a critical step in entry preparation. Importers should also note that cotton and natural fiber shipments may be subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction of plant pests.
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The US maintains TRQs for cotton that allow a specified quantity to enter at a reduced in-quota duty rate; imports above that threshold face a significantly higher over-quota rate. Quota allocations are administered on a first-come, first-served basis or through country-specific allocations depending on the TRQ, and timing of entry filing relative to quota fill levels is a key logistics consideration.
USDA APHIS requires that raw cotton imports meet phytosanitary standards to prevent the introduction of boll weevil and other plant pests. Depending on the country of origin, shipments may need to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country's national plant protection organization, and APHIS may require treatment or inspection at the port of entry.
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
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