Pima Cotton Raw Fiber from Japan
Pima cotton raw fiber with a staple length exceeding 34.925 mm, harvested and ginned but not carded or combed. This extra-long staple cotton falls under HTS 5201.00.80.00 as upland cotton not meeting specific quota allocations in 5201.00.60. Ideal for high-quality yarn production requiring superior fiber length.
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 certification exceeding 34.925 mm to avoid reclassification to quota-limited 5201.00.60
• Provide ginning certificates and origin documentation; WTO member countries exempt from certain restrictions
• Avoid Mexican origin as prohibited; common pitfall is mislabeling as carded cotton under Chapter 52 headings