Egyptian Giza Cotton Bale from Japan
Extra-long staple Egyptian Giza 45 cotton in baled form, staple length over 1-3/8 inches, subject to Additional U.S. Note 8 quota allocation (up to 355,532 kg aggregate for Egypt/Sudan). Not carded or combed, ideal for luxury textiles. Fits HTS 5201.00.60.00 for long-staple raw cotton imports.
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
• Confirm Egyptian origin for preferential quota access; submit bale weight and staple measurements at entry; avoid entries near quota exhaustion dates to prevent over-quota duties