Pima-like Upland Cotton Raw Fiber from Japan
Raw cotton fibers from upland varieties with medium staple length (29-34 mm) entered under Note 7 provisions. Includes perished staple and grabbots acceptable under this quota category. Used primarily for medium-count yarn production in apparel manufacturing.
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
• Provide bale analysis certificates showing micronaire and staple length compliance
• Monitor remaining quota balance for target country during August-July period
• Separate grabbots/pickings properly to maintain quota eligibility documentation