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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

COTTON AND TOBACCO PROGRAM

DATE: ORDER #

Standardization & Engineering Division

3275 Appling Rd. 

Memphis, TN 38133

Telephone: (901) 384-3030

Fax: (901) 384-3032

E-mail: cotton.standards@usda.gov

HVI Calibration Cotton Standard Order Form

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 PAID BY CHECK NO. AMOUNT

RECEIVED BY DATE

Universal HVI Calibration Cotton Standards

ITEM

HVI UHM

LENGTH

(inches)

HVI

UNIFORMITY

INDEX (%)

HVI 1/8"

STRENGTH

(g/tex)

MICRONAIRE QUANTITY DOLLAR

AMOUNT

I1 Universal

 Short-Weak Below 1.00 77 - 81 22 - 25 3.6 - 4.4 $

I2 Universal

Long-Strong 1.13 - 1.20 83 - 90 30 - 34 3.6 - 4.4

ELS (Extra-Long Staple) HVI Calibration Cotton Standards

H1 ELS

 Short-Weak 1.10 - 1.17 82 - 84 30 - 32 3.6 - 4.4

H2 ELS

Long-Strong 1.30+ 84 - 90 37+ 3.6 - 4.4

 Totals $

Exact test values for each calibration cotton are shown on the label of each sample. These values are established by designated laboratories.

The samples are raw cotton.

PRICES: The price of each 5 pound sample includes packaging, handling and delivery where stated. Fumigation (if needed) is a minimum of $135.00

per order. Phytosanitary Certificate (if needed) is $65.00.

PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ORDER. WE DO NOT ACCEPT LETTERS OF CREDIT.

CHECK MUST BE DRAWN ON A U.S. BANK PAYABLE TO : USDA, AMS, COTTON AND TOBACCO PROGRAM.

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UNITED STATES EXPORT

FOB Memphis...

Surface Delivered...

$ 95.00

$100.00 Request Quote for Air Freight Pre-Paid

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CONTACT NAME COMPANY NAME

STREET ADDRESS (necessary) 

POSTAL BOX CITY PHONE

STATE, COUNTRY, AND ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS FAX

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