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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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