Egyptian Short Cotton Card Waste from Japan
Card strips and waste from Egyptian cotton varieties with staple under 30.1625 mm, entering HTS 5202.99.05.00 per GN15 with Egypt's quota allocation. This premium short-fiber waste retains some quality for blending. Used in nonwovens production.
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
• Leverage Egypt's specific quota (34,385 kg); provide origin certificate from government agency
• Monitor aggregate quota closure dates