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Short-Staple Combed Cotton Preparations from Japan

Combed cotton fibers with short staple lengths processed for yarn production but not spun, classified in HTS 5203.00.10 under Additional U.S. Note 10 quota limits. Suitable for medium-count yarns in everyday 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

Document staple length measurements to confirm fit within chapter note definitions

Use licensed customs brokers familiar with cotton fiber quotas

Avoid bundling with spun products to prevent entire shipment denial

Short-Staple Combed Cotton Preparations from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5203.00.10.00