Uncombed Cotton Single Yarn 20 nm from Japan
This is a single yarn made from uncombed cotton fibers, with a yarn number exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm (specifically around 20 nm), containing at least 85% cotton by weight, and not packaged for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5205.12.20.00 as it meets the criteria for uncombed single yarns in this metric fineness range used primarily in industrial textile manufacturing. The 'nm' measure indicates approximately 20,000 meters per kilogram, suitable for weaving medium-weight fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify yarn number using the official nm formula (meters per kg / 1000) from US notes to confirm classification in the 14-43 nm range
• Provide lab test reports certifying ≥85% cotton content and uncombed fiber status to avoid reclassification as combed yarn
• Ensure no retail packaging; bulk spools or cones only, as retail put-up shifts to heading 5205.4