Turkish Short Staple Raw Cotton from Japan
Raw cotton lint from Turkey measuring under 28.575 mm staple, not processed beyond ginning, baled for US textile industry. HTS 5201.00.18.00 applies to this non-quota short staple variety for T-shirt yarn production.
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
• Turkish cotton often has good cleanliness index; document with HVI test reports
• Verify against WTO status for any restriction applicability