Raw Uncombed Cotton Weft Yarn 8 nm Natural from Japan
Natural-colored single yarn from uncombed cotton, 8 nm thickness, ≥85% cotton, bulk packed for industrial use in weaving shuttles. HTS 5205.11.20.00 applies to uncombed single yarns ≤14 nm not for retail. Commonly used in rustic sackcloth or canvas production.
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
• Provide mill certificates showing post-sizing weight removal for accurate nm calculation per HTS US notes
• Label cones clearly with fiber type, count, and 'not for retail' to prevent reclassification
• Monitor quantitative limits on upstream cotton fibers; ensure chain-of-custody docs