5201.00.28.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 5201.00.28.00, covers raw cotton that is neither carded nor combed, specifically falling into the "Other" category. This designation applies to cotton fibers possessing a staple length that is 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches) or more, but less than 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches). Crucially, within this staple length range, this specific subheading is for cotton that is harsh or rough in texture, has a staple length of 29.36875 mm (1-5/32 inches) or more, and is white in color. It explicitly excludes certain types of cotton, namely cotton of perished staple, grabbots, and cotton pickings, which are classified elsewhere.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 5201.00.24.00, which is reserved for raw cotton meeting specific conditions outlined in additional U.S. note 6 to Chapter 52, and entered pursuant to those provisions. Therefore, 5201.00.28.00 applies to raw cotton that does not meet the specific criteria or fulfill the entry requirements of the sibling category, but still adheres to the general staple length and other described physical characteristics.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories or subdivisions under 5201.00.28.00. Classification at this level is definitive, based on the combination of staple length, texture, specific staple length measurement within the broader range, color, and the exclusion of specific cotton types as detailed in the parent context.