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5203.00.05.00/Combed Cotton Tow for Spinning/Japan

Combed Cotton Tow for Spinning from Japan

Processed combed cotton tow fibers, not spun, aligned for ring spinning under HTS 5203.00.05.00 general note 15. Removes short fibers for consistent yarn strength. Used in industrial textile mills.

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

• Specify tow vs. sliver in docs to match processing state

• Check Brazil/India quota shares

• Boil test for sizing per yarn number notes

Combed Cotton Tow for Spinning from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5203.00.05.00