Australian Namoi Valley Cotton Bale from Japan
Namoi Valley upland cotton with 32 mm staple, classified under 5201.00.22 General Note 15 provisions. Falls under 'other' quota category for WTO members. Premium quality for spinning 30-40 Ne yarns.
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
• Australian cotton enters 'other' quota after specific country allocations exhausted
• Include HVI test results showing staple length, uniformity, and strength parameters
• Verify no blending with longer staple varieties that would require 5201.00.60