Pima Cotton Raw Fiber from Japan
Unginned Pima cotton fibers with staple length exceeding 34.925 mm (1-3/8 inches), entered under the quantitative limits of Additional U.S. Note 8 to Chapter 52. This high-quality, extra-long staple cotton is used for premium yarns and fabrics. Classification falls under HTS 5201.00.60.00 due to its staple length and compliance with quota provisions.
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
• Verify staple length certification exceeds 34.925 mm via laboratory testing; ensure entry within August 1-July 31 quota period (40,100 metric tons max); provide country-of-origin documentation excluding Mexico and non-WTO members