Short-Staple Sliver Lap Waste Blend from Japan
Mixed lap and sliver waste from cotton with staple length under 30.1625 mm, classified in HTS 5202.99.10 pursuant to additional U.S. note 9 quantitative limits. Typical output from high-volume spinning operations.
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
• Blend documentation must specify proportion of each waste type and average staple
• Consult quota book for real-time availability by country of origin
• Avoid repackaging that could imply further processing