Cotton Blowroom Waste from Japan
Cotton blowroom waste from opening and cleaning raw cotton in preliminary stages, HTS 5202.99.50.00 other. Contains dust, trash, and short fibers for biofuel or mulch. First waste in yarn production line.
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
• High trash content (>10%); declare accurately to avoid undervaluation
• Biodegradable but check phytosanitary certs for seeds/trash
• Don't compress into laps or reclass to 5202.99.10