White Rough Upland Cotton for Twine from Japan
Raw white upland cotton of harsh or rough variety, staple 29.37mm to <34.92mm, baled for twine production, not carded/combed. HTS 5201.00.28.00 applies due to precise staple, color, and exclusion of perished types. Used in rope and agricultural baling twine manufacturing.
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
• Label bales clearly with staple specs and origin to facilitate CBP quota verification
• Schedule imports outside peak quota periods (Aug 1-Jul 31) to avoid limits