Processed Combed Cotton for Spinning Mills from Japan
High-tenacity combed cotton fibers processed through carding and combing stages, not spun, entered via HTS 5203.00.10 under Note 10's 2,500 kg quota. Used by mills for superior yarn quality in textiles.
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
• Confirm WTO membership of exporting country as non-members excluded from quota
• Include affidavits proving no spinning has occurred to prevent reclassification
• Budget for potential quota exhaustion leading to higher duties elsewhere