5201.00.24.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 6 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩

This HTS classification, 5201.00.24.00, pertains to raw cotton that is not carded or combed, and specifically falls under the "other, harsh or rough" subcategory. To qualify for this classification, the cotton must possess a staple length of 29.36875 mm (1-5/32 inches) or more, be white in color, and not be cotton of perished staple, grabbots, or cotton pickings. This precise set of physical characteristics is crucial for differentiating it from other types of raw cotton.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 5201.00.28.00, which covers "other" raw cotton not meeting the specific criteria of this subcategory. The differentiating factors lie in the combination of the staple length being at least 29.36875 mm, the white color, and the exclusion of specific inferior cotton types. Therefore, cotton that is harsh or rough, white, with a staple length within the specified range, and free from the excluded categories, is classified here.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive and relies on the strict adherence to the defined physical attributes outlined in the description and the parent context. Importers and exporters must carefully verify these characteristics to ensure accurate classification and compliance with customs regulations.