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Bulk Unbleached Mercerized-Free Cotton Yarn 12 nm from Japan

Coarse 12 nm single yarn of uncombed unbleached cotton, explicitly not mercerized, ≥85% cotton, packed in industrial beams for power loom feeding. Fits HTS 5205.11.10.00 for untreated single yarns ≤14 nm.

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

• Label beams clearly as 'single yarn, uncombed, unbleached' for CBP inspection

• Retain mill test reports showing no mercerization to defend classification

• Import in quantities avoiding retail perception; use commercial invoices specifying industrial end-use