CSMS #69290703 · Information: Quota Bulletin 26-403 2027 Cotton Note 7

Brief takeaway: A tariff-rate quota period for certain uncarded, uncombed cotton is opening, and the timing of your entry may affect quota qualification.

What changed: According to the notice, CBP has published Quota Bulletin 26-403 covering the 2027 Cotton Additional U.S. Note 7 quota period, which runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with an opening date of Monday, August 3, 2026. The notice states that entries submitted after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on the opening date will receive an entry time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota qualification, and if any HTSUS group exceeds its limit at that time, accepted entries will be prorated.

Who's affected: The notice cites cotton, not carded or combed, the product of any country or area including the United States, as provided under HTSUS Chapter 52, Additional U.S. Note (AUSN) 7. Country of origin is described broadly as any country or area.

What to review:
- Review whether your cotton products may fall under HTSUS Chapter 52 and AUSN 7 as described in the bulletin.
- Confirm with your broker the entry timing rules and how the 8:30 a.m. ET qualification treatment may affect your filings.
- Check the published Quota Bulletin 26-403 for the specific quantity limits and HTSUS groups.
- Review how proration may apply if a group limit is exceeded at opening.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.