Depitted Cotton Linters from Japan
Depitted cotton linters have seeds fully removed and fibers mechanically cleaned, retaining short fuzz structure for processing. Classified under HTS 1404.20.00.00 as processed but untextile vegetable linters per chapter exclusions. Common input for acetate rayon and cellophane precursors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include processing logs showing no chemical delignification; declare bale weights precisely for accurate duty calculation; inspect for pesticide residues meeting EPA import standards