Upland Combed Cotton Yarn 8 nm from Japan
Coarse single yarn from combed Upland cotton staple, 8 nm for heavy canvas or denim warps. 85%+ cotton content, industrial bulk spools. Qualifies under 5205.21.00 as single combed yarn not over 14 nm, excluding retail packaging.
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
• Document combed fiber process with affidavits; carded lookalikes often reclassified
• Aggregate quotas apply (e.g
• 40,100 MT for longer staples); track period entries
• Ensure no retail labeling like consumer cones to stay out of 5207