Pima Cotton Raw Fiber from Japan
Extra-long staple Pima cotton fiber with staple length exceeding 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches), not carded or combed, entered under quota provisions of general note 15. This high-quality cotton is grown primarily in Peru and the U.S., valued for its softness and uniformity in premium textiles.
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 via official testing to meet 34.925 mm minimum; obtain certificate of origin proving eligibility under general note 15 quota
• Monitor annual quota allocations by country to avoid over-entry penalties