5203.00.10.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 5203.00.10.00, specifically covers cotton fibers that have undergone carding or combing processes but have not yet been spun into yarn. This category applies to raw cotton fibers that have been prepared to remove impurities and align the fibers, making them suitable for subsequent spinning. The key characteristic is that the fibers are in a loose, fibrous state, ready for further manufacturing but not yet transformed into a continuous thread.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 5203.00.30.00, which is designated for "Other" carded or combed cotton fibers not meeting the specific criteria of this note. It also differs from 5203.00.05.00, which applies to cotton fibers entered under the provisions of general note 15 of the tariff schedule. Therefore, the primary differentiator for 5203.00.10.00 is its adherence to additional U.S. note 10, indicating a specific set of regulatory or procedural requirements for entry.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 5203.00.10.00. Classification within this specific code is determined by meeting the definition of carded or combed cotton fibers and satisfying the conditions outlined in additional U.S. note 10. The goods are essentially prepared cotton fiber slivers or rovings, ready for spinning operations but not yet spun.