U.S. exports of Raw Cotton, Not Carded or Combed (HS 520100) totaled $379.0M in August 2026.
Raw Cotton, Not Carded or Combed imports of $12K in August 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $28K.
Last updated: August 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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12 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$12KYoY · free account
Exports
$379.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $270K of Raw Cotton, Not Carded or Combed and exported $4.9B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Vietnam and India together take 50% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
15.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.10% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5201008000 | Cotton not Cd/Cm, Staple Lngth of Gt=34.925mm, Oth | $8K | 17.47% | 100.00% | $1K |
| 5201000500 | Cotton, Nt Cd/Cm:stpl Lgth Lt 19.05mm: Harsh/Rough | $3K | 2.90% | 28.52% | $73 |
| 5201001800 | Cot not Card/Comb Stpl Lt 28.575, Nt Har/Rgh, Other | $996 | 14.56% | 100.00% | $145 |
| 5201002400 | Cot N Cd/Cm:h/R:stpl(29.37mm-34.925mm):wh:note 6 | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 5201002800 | Cot N Cd/Cm:h/R:stpl (29.37mm-34.925mm):wh: Oth | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 5201003800 | Cot N Crd/Cmb Stp LNG (28.58-34.93 Mm) Other | — | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5201
Subheading 520100 · $379.0M of $379.0M
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