Mexican Short-Staple Rough Cotton from Japan
Rough cotton bales from Mexico with staple length under 3/4 inch, exempt from US quantitative restrictions noted in Chapter 52. Classified under 5201.00.05.00 for its harsh texture and ultra-short fiber length suitable for low-quality spinning. Commonly used in mattress stuffing and coarse fabrics.
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
• Leverage Mexico's quota exemption but provide bale moisture content certificates; common pitfall is misclassification as longer staple
• Use ISHB documentation for faster processing