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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Clearly label bales as 'grabbots/pickings' with staple measurement certification
• Maintain separation from regular upland to preserve quota category eligibility