Short Cotton Picker Waste from Japan
Waste from cotton picking/ginning with staple under 30.1625 mm, processed into cardable form. HTS 5202.99.30.00 covers as other short staple card waste equivalent. Used in upholstery stuffing.
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
• Gin records prove processing level for 5202 vs 5201 classification
• Dust extraction certification speeds customs