Egyptian Rough Gin Waste Cotton from Japan
Gin waste cotton from Egypt with harsh texture and staple under 19.05mm, still qualifying as not carded/combed raw cotton. HTS 5201.00.05.00 covers this ultra-short rough material used in paper manufacturing and flock production. Distinct from quota-controlled Egyptian long staples.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document gin waste status to prevent classification as higher-value lint; test for foreign matter content
• Egypt's strong quota position aids related imports