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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of carded or combed cotton (SITC 26340) totaled $792K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Carded or Combed Cotton paid $190K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $743K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Carded or Combed Cotton imports of $792K in April 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $633K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCarded and combed cotton represents a critical intermediate processing stage — raw fiber that has been cleaned and aligned but not yet spun into yarn — making it a direct input for ring-spinning and open-end spinning mills. The distinction between carded (shorter, less uniform fiber) and combed (longer, finer, noil-removed fiber) is commercially significant: combed cotton commands a premium and is directed toward fine-count yarn production, while carded cotton serves medium and coarser counts. Importers should confirm the processing grade and fiber length specifications, as these determine classification and downstream mill compatibility.
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Carded cotton retains shorter fibers and more neps, making it suitable for coarser yarn counts and blended fabrics. Combed cotton has had short fibers (noils) removed, yielding a cleaner, more uniform sliver used in fine-count and high-quality textile production. The distinction affects both price and the specific spinning equipment required by the receiving mill.
While no mandatory admissibility agency review applies to processed cotton fiber, importers should be prepared to provide mill certificates or fiber analysis reports confirming the processing stage, as CBP may request evidence to confirm classification as carded or combed rather than raw or waste cotton.
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