Cotton Lap Waste from Japan

Cotton lap waste consists of condensed fiber laps produced during the carding process in textile manufacturing, classified under HTS 5202.99.50.00 as other cotton waste not specified elsewhere. It is typically used for reprocessing into yarn or low-grade textiles. This waste arises from cleaning and aligning cotton fibers before spinning.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify staple length and processing state to avoid quota restrictions under U.S. notes for cotton waste

• Provide documentation certifying origin and that it's not from prohibited countries outside WTO allocations