Brazilian Short Staple Upland Bale from Japan
High-volume upland cotton bales from Brazil with staple under 1-1/8 inches, raw ginned condition for US spinning mills. HTS 5201.00.18.00 for non-quota allocated short staple imports.
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
• Brazil has quota allocation under related notes; confirm bale specs match 5201.00.18
• Moisture content under 8.5% critical