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5201.00.05.00/Indian Short Rough Cotton Bale/Japan

Indian Short Rough Cotton Bale from Japan

Baled Indian cotton classified as harsh/rough with staple length under 3/4 inch, used primarily for blending in carpet backing yarns. HTS 5201.00.05.00 applies due to specific short staple and texture definitions excluding quota limitations of nearby codes. Common in upholstery and industrial textile production.

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%
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Import Tips

• Request Indian government certification matching US 'harsh or rough' definition; common error is declaring as standard upland cotton

• Track cumulative imports to avoid reclassification risks

Indian Short Rough Cotton Bale from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5201.00.05.00