Egyptian Short-Fiber Cotton Lint from Japan
Although Egypt produces premium long-staple, this short-variety lint under 28.575 mm staple qualifies for the aggregate Egypt & Sudan quota in Note 5. Delivered as loose raw fiber or small bales, not carded, for blending in low-count spinning 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
• Aggregate quota with Sudan requires tracking combined Egypt/Sudan entries to avoid overfill
• Provide humidified weight certificates as moisture content affects duty calculations