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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%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

• 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

Uncombed Egyptian Cotton Single Yarn 50 nm from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5205.13.20.00