Cotton Fiber Flock for Stuffing from Japan
Short cotton textile fibers (flock) not exceeding 5 mm, used for stuffing pillows, toys, and upholstery. Falls under HTS 5601.21.00 as cotton flock from processed textile waste or mill neps.
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
• Test fiber length precisely (<5 mm) with photos or specs to confirm flock vs longer staple fibers (5201)
• Certify as clean, processed textile flock; raw ginned cotton shifts to Chapter 52