Certified White Harsh Cotton from Peru from Japan
White harsh cotton from Peru, staple length 1-5/32+ to <1-3/8 inches, not carded, in standard export bales. Falls under HTS 5201.00.28.00 as 'other' harsh white within specs, subject to country quota shares. Primarily for blending in denim or canvas 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
• Include Peruvian government certification for quota allocation (112,469kg share)
• Ensure no admixture with non-qualifying fibers to prevent duty upgrades