Peruvian Medium Staple Cotton Bale from Japan
Baled Peruvian cotton with 32 mm staple length, ginned but not carded/combed, suitable for denim production. Falls under HTS 5201.00.38.00 as other cotton in the 28.575-34.925 mm range outside specific quota descriptions.
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
• Peru has specific quota allocation; confirm available quantity before shipping
• Avoid mixing with Mexican cotton; prohibited in this subheading
• Use boil-out method for any sizing verification per Chapter 52 notes