Chinese Upland Cotton Raw Bale from Japan
Bales of uncombed Chinese upland cotton featuring staple lengths under 1-1/8 inches, allocated 621,780 kg under Additional U.S. Note 5. This raw fiber is ginned but not carded, suitable for spinning into medium-count yarns, and classified in HTS 5201.00.14.00 pursuant to quota provisions.
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%
Import Tips
• Pre-secure quota allocation through U.S
• Customs license system due to high-demand Chinese quota
• Document exact staple length via independent testing to avoid disputes over 28.575 mm threshold
• Beware of blending with longer-staple cottons, which requires separate entry under different subheadings