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Short Staple Organic Cotton Fiber from Japan

Certified organic upland cotton fiber with staple length under 28.575 mm, ginned but not carded or combed, in loose or baled form. Classified under HTS 5201.00.18.00 as other raw short staple cotton for eco-friendly textile manufacturing.

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

Include organic certification from accredited body alongside staple tests; organic status doesn't change HTS but aids compliance

Ensure chain of custody docs from farm to port

Short Staple Organic Cotton Fiber from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5201.00.18.00