Indonesian Raw Cotton Fiber from Japan
Loose raw cotton fiber from Indonesia with short staple under 28.575 mm, covered by the 32,381 kg quota (with Netherlands New Guinea) in Note 5. Not carded or combed, imported for reprocessing into coarser fabrics under HTS 5201.00.14.00.
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
• Small quota means rapid fill-up; use licensed customs brokers for priority
• Aggregate with Netherlands New Guinea requires dual-origin verification
• Check for non-WTO compliance if sourcing from restricted areas