Upland Cotton Bale from Argentina from Japan
A compressed bale of raw upland cotton harvested in Argentina with staple length under 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inches), not carded or combed. This falls under HTS 5201.00.14.00 as it meets the quantitative limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 for Argentine cotton imports during the September 20 to September 19 quota period.
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
• Verify quota availability with U.S
• Customs before shipment as the 2,360 kg annual limit for Argentina fills quickly
• Obtain country-of-origin certificate confirming staple length under 1-1/8 inches and compliance with Note 5 provisions
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring staple length, which could shift classification to 5201.00.34.00 and exceed quotas