Indian Desi Short Staple Cotton (25mm) from Japan

Raw Desi cotton from India with 25 mm staple length, baled and not carded/combed, imported pursuant to General Note 15 (India/Pakistan aggregate quota). Suitable for coarse yarns in upholstery and workwear. Fits 5201.00.12.00 as short staple cotton under quota provisions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm WTO membership of origin for non-excluded treatment; India qualifies

Use licensed customs brokers familiar with textile quotas to track remaining balance

Label bales clearly with staple length and origin to facilitate CBP inspection