Egyptian Combed Cotton Fibers from Japan
High-quality combed cotton fibers from Egyptian cotton, imported processed but not spun under HTS 5203.00.50.00. Used for premium yarn production, exceeding quota specs for 5203.00.10.
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
• Obtain Egyptian government certification for staple length over quota minimums
• Test for nm yarn equivalent per US notes if borderline spun appearance
• Declare country allocation under Chapter 52 quotas if applicable to origin