Uncombed Cotton Single Yarn 18 nm Industrial from Japan
Coarse single yarn of uncombed cotton at 18 nm fineness, ≥85% cotton by weight, on beams for direct loom feed, not for retail. Matches HTS 5205.12.20.00 for uncombed single yarns 14-43 nm, used in heavy canvas or upholstery weaving.
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
• Ensure declaration matches US note (a) average yarn number calculation, disregarding fractions
• Avoid blending declarations; pure cotton ≥85% required for this heading
• For beam imports, specify as 'warp beam yarn' in entry docs