Brazilian Upland Cotton Bale from Japan
Brazilian upland cotton in standard 200 kg bales, staple under 1-1/8 inches, accessing the 280,648 kg quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. Ginned but uncombed, this fiber is a staple for American textile mills under HTS 5201.00.14.00.
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
• Brazil's large quota supports steady imports; register for automatic allocation
• Calibrate scales for accurate bale weights as discrepancies trigger audits
• Avoid peak harvest season rushes that overwhelm quota processing