Nitta Delta Roller Cotton Gin from Japan
The Nitta Delta roller gin uses opposing rollers to strip seeds from Pima and other extra-long staple cotton with minimal fiber damage. It's optimized for high-value upland cotton processing. Classified in HTS 8445.19.0040 as cotton-specific fiber preparation machinery.
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
• Include roller specifications and seed roll output capacity in import declarations to prove cotton gin functionality
• Check for anti-dumping duties on gin machinery from certain origins; provide cost breakdowns