5201.00.80.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 5201.00.80.00, pertains to cotton that has not undergone carding or combing, specifically cotton with a staple length measuring 34.925 millimeters (1-3/8 inches) or more. This category serves as a residual classification for such cotton meeting the specified staple length criteria when it does not fall under more specific provisions. It is crucial to note that this classification applies to raw cotton, meaning it has been ginned but not spun into yarn or otherwise processed into textile fabrics.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 5201.00.55.00 and 5201.00.60.00, lies in the specific tariff provisions referenced. While all three categories concern raw cotton with a staple length of 34.925 mm or more, the sibling categories are designated for cotton entered under particular general or additional U.S. notes. Therefore, 5201.00.80.00 is for all other raw cotton of this staple length that does not qualify for or is not entered pursuant to those specific provisions.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 5201.00.80.00. Classification into this sub-heading is determined by the physical characteristics of the cotton (unginned, not carded or combed, and a staple length of 34.925 mm or more) and the absence of eligibility for or application of the more specific sibling provisions. Importers must ensure that the cotton meets the staple length requirement and that no other more specific HTS subheadings apply before classifying under this "Other" category.