Supima Combed Ring Spun Cotton Yarn 10 Nm from Japan
Supima (American Pima) combed cotton single yarn, ring spun to coarse 10 nm count, >85% cotton, not retail-packed for mills. HTS 5205.21.00.20 applies due to combing, ring process, and nm ≤14 as calculated by total single yarns per sq cm formula in notes. Suited for upholstery and canvas.
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
• Supima requires U.S.-origin or licensed certs; declare accurately to avoid 5201 raw cotton quota issues
• Use BYT/1000 formula for wide fabrics if sampled; disregard fractions per notes
• Avoid retail put-up (e.g
• <5kg balls) to prevent shift to dyed/retail subheadings