AMSFinal Rule

Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2025 Amendments)

AgricultureFinance & Banking

Summary

The federal government is adjusting fees that importers pay on foreign cotton entering the United States. This change affects the price of imported cotton and could influence costs for clothing manufacturers and consumers who buy cotton products.

Key Points

  • 1The U.S. Department of Agriculture is changing how much extra money importers must pay when bringing cotton into the country
  • 2Cotton importers and clothing manufacturers will be directly affected by the new fee amounts
  • 3The public can submit comments about this rule change until January 31, 2026
  • 4These fees go to support the Cotton Board, which promotes U.S. cotton domestically and internationally
  • 5Changes to import fees can affect prices in stores by influencing the cost of cotton goods like clothing, sheets, and towels

Key Dates

Published

December 31, 2025

Comment Deadline

January 31, 2026

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