Aligned Combed Cotton Staple Fibers from Japan
High-quality combed cotton staple fibers aligned parallel for premium yarn production, processed to remove impurities but not spun. Falls under HTS 5203.00.30.00 as 'other' processed cotton fibers per Chapter 52 notes on cotton processing stages. Used primarily in textile mills for fine fabric manufacturing.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'combed fibers, not spun' with processing certificates to prevent customs disputes over yarn classification
• Monitor aggregate quota limits from U.S. notes, especially for origins like India/Pakistan with allocated shares
• Test fiber 'nm' equivalent if needed for downstream yarn compliance, though not spun