Cotton; not carded or combed

HS v2022 Code: 5201

About cotton; not carded or combed

HS code 5201 covers raw, unprocessed cotton that has not undergone carding or combing. Cotton is a vital natural fiber that plays a crucial role in the global textile industry, providing the raw material for a wide range of products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial applications. As a major agricultural commodity, the production and trade of cotton have significant economic implications, particularly for developing countries where it is an important cash crop.

Production process

The production of raw cotton involves several key steps. After harvesting, the cotton bolls are mechanically picked or hand-picked, and the fibers are then separated from the seeds through a process called ginning. This separates the cotton fibers from the cotton seeds, which can then be used for other purposes, such as the production of cottonseed oil. The cleaned and processed cotton fibers are then baled and prepared for export or further processing.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of raw cotton (HS code 5201) include land, water, and agricultural machinery for planting, harvesting, and processing the cotton. Farmers also rely on various agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to ensure a healthy and productive cotton crop. Additionally, the ginning process requires specialized equipment and infrastructure to efficiently separate the cotton fibers from the seeds.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 5201 is raw, unprocessed cotton fibers. These fibers are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as the 5202 Cotton Waste and 5203 Cotton, carded or combed sectors, which further process the cotton for use in textile manufacturing, 5204 Cotton sewing thread, and other applications.

Family tree for cotton; not carded or combed

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/52'>52: Cotton</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5201'>5201: Cotton; not carded or combed</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5202'>5202: Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5203'>5203: Cotton, carded or combed</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5204'>5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5205'>5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5206'>5206: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5207'>5207: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5208'>5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5209'>5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5210'>5210: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5211'>5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5212'>5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52</a>"]

    B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/520100'>520100: Cotton; not carded or combed</a>"]


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