Uncombed Egyptian Cotton Single Yarn 50 nm from Japan
Single yarn from long-staple uncombed Egyptian cotton, measuring 50 nm, with over 85% cotton content, packaged in industrial cones for spinning mills. HTS 5205.13.20.00 applies due to uncombed fibers, precise nm range (>43-≤52 nm calculated per U.S. formula BT/Z), and non-retail bulk form. Used in premium towel or apparel 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
• Confirm staple length meets 5201.00.60 quotas for Egyptian cotton ≥1-3/8 inches; use boil-off method for accurate yarn number per notes
• Label as 'uncombed' to prevent combed misclassification
• Track aggregate imports under Chapter 52 quantitative limits