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U.S. exports of raw cotton, not carded or combed (HS 520100) totaled $473.3M in July 2026.
Raw Cotton, Not Carded or Combed imports of $44K in July 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $31K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataStaple length is the primary classification axis for raw cotton under this heading, with the US tariff schedule dividing imports across ten 10-digit lines spanning fibers shorter than 19.05 mm up to those exceeding 34.925 mm — including a dedicated line for American Pima cotton (5201002030) at staple lengths above 28.575 mm. Harsh or rough texture and whether the cotton qualifies under Additional Note 6 create further subdivisions within the extra-long staple range. Japan and India are the leading sources of US imports under this heading, a pattern that reflects re-export and processing trade flows rather than raw field production, since the US is itself a major cotton grower.
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64 shipments/mo
Trade data at the HTS heading level can capture re-exports and processing-trade flows. Cotton fiber may be imported into Japan, processed or blended, and then re-exported to the US, or shipments may transit through Japanese trading companies. Importers should verify the country of origin for duty and quota purposes, as the country of export and country of origin may differ.
CBP may require a fiber analysis or staple-length test report — typically conducted using ASTM or ISO methods — to verify the declared staple length. For lines that reference Additional Note 6 or the American Pima designation, the importer should also retain certificates of variety or origin from the producing establishment. Consulting a licensed customs broker before entry is advisable given the number of closely related lines.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5201
Subheading 520100 · $44K of $44K
ImportsExports
Imports
$44KYoY · Pro
Exports
$473.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Vietnam and Pakistan together take 49% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
2.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 12.28%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5201001800 | Cot not Card/Comb Stpl Lt 28.575, Nt Har/Rgh,Other | $27K | 10.90% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 5201000500 | Cotton, Nt Cd/Cm:stpl Lgth Lt 19.05mm: Harsh/Rough | $9K | 10.22% | 100.00% | $956 |
| 5201008000 | Cotton not Cd/Cm, Staple Lngth of Gt=34.925mm, Oth | $7K | 20.70% | 86.34% | $2K |
| 5201003800 | Cot N Crd/Cmb Stp LNG (28.58-34.93 Mm) Other | $650 | 4.31% | 100.00% | $28 |
| 5201002400 | Cot N Cd/Cm:h/R:stpl(29.37mm-34.925mm):wh:note 6 | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 5201002800 | Cot N Cd/Cm:h/R:stpl (29.37mm-34.925mm):wh: Oth | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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