Fine Combed Cotton Fiber Preparations from Japan
These cotton fibers undergo carding and combing to create parallel, clean preparations suitable for spinning, classified under HTS 5203.00.10 pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 10 quota. The limited quota ensures controlled imports of high-quality processed fibers.
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
• Track quota usage via U.S
• Customs reporting; entries close when limit reached
• Label shipments clearly as 'processed but not spun' with lab analysis reports
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as raw cotton if any processing occurred