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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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