Upland Cotton Bale (Pima-like Staple) from Japan
A compressed bale of raw upland cotton with staple length between 1-1/8 inches and 1-3/8 inches, entered under General Note 15 provisions for WTO member countries. This classification applies to high-quality upland varieties meeting the staple length criteria in subheading 5201.00.22. It is typically used for spinning medium-count yarns for apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify staple length certification from accredited labs to confirm 28.575-34.925 mm range before entry
• Ensure compliance with General Note 15 quota allocations by country of origin; non-WTO countries excluded
• Provide bale weight and moisture content documentation to avoid reclassification as shorter staple cotton