5203.00.30.00/Pima Combed Cotton Processed Fibers/Japan

Pima Combed Cotton Processed Fibers from Japan

Extra-long staple Pima cotton fibers that are carded and combed for smoothness, not spun, ideal for luxury textiles. HTS 5203.00.30.00 covers these as 'other' processed but unspun cotton fibers, aligning with U.S. notes on cotton processing metrics. Originating from regions like Peru with quota allocations.

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

• Provide origin certificates for quota access (e.g

• Peru's 112,469 kg allocation under related notes)

• Ensure fibers meet 'processed but not spun' criteria via lab tests on yarn number equivalents

• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking yarn skeins to prevent misclassification