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5201.00.38.00/American Pima-like Cotton Raw Fiber/Japan

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

American Pima-like Cotton Raw Fiber from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5201.00.38.00