5201.00.22.00 - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 5201.00.22.00, specifically identifies raw cotton that has not undergone carding or combing, and importantly, possesses a staple length falling within a precise range: 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more, but less than 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches). This category is governed by general note 15 of the tariff schedule, indicating specific trade provisions apply to its entry. Such cotton is typically a raw material for further textile processing, such as spinning into yarn.

Within the "Cotton, not carded or combed" chapter, this subcategory distinguishes itself from its siblings based on staple length. It is distinct from "Other, harsh or rough, having a staple length of 29.36875 mm (1-5/32 inches) or more and white in color (except cotton of perished staple, grabbots and cotton pickings)," which specifies a different set of physical characteristics and a slightly overlapping but distinct staple length range for a particular type of harsh cotton. It also differs from the broader "Other" sibling, which would encompass cotton not meeting the specific criteria of this or the aforementioned harsh/rough cotton category.

As a leaf node, HTS 5201.00.22.00 represents a specific point in the classification hierarchy with no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification at this level relies entirely on meeting the defined criteria of not being carded or combed, having a staple length between 28.575 mm and under 34.925 mm, and not fitting into the specific "harsh or rough" category described by its sibling. This precise delimitation ensures that only cotton meeting these exact specifications is classified here, facilitating accurate duty assessment and trade tracking.