Cotton Grabbots and Pickings Bale from Japan
Baled cotton grabbots and pickings with staple 30-33 mm, explicitly allowed under 5201.00.34.00 per Note 7. These cleaned field remnants suitable for blending in yarn production. Quota-compliant raw cotton not subjected to carding.
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
• Clearly label bales as 'grabbots/pickings' with staple measurement certification
• Maintain separation from regular upland to preserve quota category eligibility