Brazilian Short Staple Upland Cotton (27mm) from Japan
Bales of Brazilian upland cotton featuring staple lengths under 28.575 mm, raw and unprocessed, entered under GN15 (Brazil share: 280,648 kg). Commonly used in denim and towel production. Classified under 5201.00.12.00 for quota-eligible short staple raw cotton.
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
• Prorate shipments across quota period to maximize allocation usage
• Retain lab test reports for staple measurement disputes