Ecuadorian Raw Cotton Lint from Japan
Ecuador-grown raw cotton lint with staple under 28.575 mm, allocated 4,233 kg under Note 5 provisions. Delivered uncleaned and uncombed for U.S. spinning mills, this product fits HTS 5201.00.14.00 exactly.
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
• Moderate quota allows consistent small shipments; avoid overbooking
• Lint purity certificates prevent contamination duty adjustments
• September 20-19 quota cycle—renew licenses annually