Upland Cotton Bale (1-1/4 inch staple) from Japan
Raw upland cotton harvested and baled with a staple length between 1-1/8 and 1-3/8 inches, meeting Additional U.S. Note 7 quota requirements for import. This cotton is not carded or combed, suitable for ginning and spinning into yarns. Classified under 5201.00.34.00 due to its specific staple length and compliance with the described quantitative provisions.
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
• Verify staple length certification from supplier meets 28.575-34.925 mm range with documentation
• Ensure entry during August 1-July 31 quota period and obtain proper import license allocation
• Avoid common pitfall of perished staple contamination which may disqualify quota eligibility