Indian Desi Cotton Raw Bale from Japan
Raw desi cotton from India with 30 mm staple length, entered under 5201.00.22 pursuant to General Note 15. Part of India/Pakistan aggregate 908,764 kg quota allocation. Suitable for medium-count spinning in workwear fabrics.
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
• India/Pakistan share single quota; track combined entries against 908,764 kg limit
• Require Indian government staple length measurement per US note nm calculation method
• Separate documentation for desi vs. long staple varieties to avoid quota misallocation