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Cashmere Worsted Weight Yarn Ball from Japan

Luxurious 100% cashmere yarn in worsted weight, balled into 100g retail units with color cards and knitting gauge info. Meets HTS 5109.10.90.00 as ≥85% fine animal hair (Kashmir goat) yarn for retail sale. Suited for sweaters, hats, and accessories.

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

• Provide affidavits confirming 100% cashmere (fine hair from Kashmir goats) per chapter note (b)

• Document retail put-up (e.g

• balls with patterns) to prevent downgrade to 5108 yarn

• Test for clean yield moisture/ash content if disputed by customs