Unbleached Mercerization-Free Cotton Yarn 18 nm from Japan
18 nm uncombed single cotton yarn, unbleached and explicitly not mercerized, >85% cotton for canvas production. Bulk cones for manufacturers. HTS 5205.12.10.00 designation.
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
• Test yarn luster; mercerized has high sheen—photo evidence helps disputes
• Declare as 'not put up for retail' with cone size/packaging proof
• Cross-check with 5201 quotas if staple origins restricted