Cotton Textile Dust from Japan
Fine cotton dust particles generated from textile milling and ginning, with particle sizes under 5 mm. HTS 5601.30.00.00 covers this as textile dust, often repurposed in paper reinforcement or low-grade fillers. Excludes agricultural cotton lint.
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
• Submit fiber content analysis to prove textile origin vs. agricultural waste, avoiding Chapter 52 raw cotton headings
• Watch for contamination; clean dust must meet purity standards for Chapter 56 eligibility