Bleed-Resistant Combed Cotton Fibers from Japan
Specially combed cotton fibers treated for colorfastness, unspun, HTS 5203.00.05.00 via general note 15. Processed to minimize dye bleeding in apparel yarns. Meets chapter purity for 100% cotton classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document minimal chemical treatment to retain cotton heading
• Avoid over-sizing that requires boiling per U.S. notes
• Monitor WTO member status for quotas