American Pima-like Cotton Raw Fiber from Japan
Raw cotton fibers resembling Pima quality but with staple length under 1-3/8 inches, baled for export, not processed beyond ginning. Classified in HTS 5201.00.38.00 as other medium-staple cotton not fitting quota-specific categories.
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
• Submit laboratory staple length reports; discrepancies lead to CBP reclassification and penalties
• Monitor August 1-July 31 quota period; excess entries refused entry
• Label bales clearly with micronaire, staple length, and origin to expedite customs