5205.23.00/Combed Cotton 48 Nm Single Yarn for Denim Weaving/Japan

Combed Cotton 48 Nm Single Yarn for Denim Weaving from Japan

This is a high-quality single yarn made from combed cotton fibers with a fineness of 48 nm (exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm), containing at least 85% cotton by weight. It is unbleached and designed specifically for warp in denim fabric production on industrial looms, not packaged for retail sale. Classified under HTS 5205.23.00 due to its metric yarn number range and single yarn status from combed fibers.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify yarn fineness using the nm formula (meters per kg / 1000) from US notes to confirm 43-52 nm range and avoid reclassification

• Provide mill test certificates documenting combed fibers and cotton content ≥85% for CBP compliance; retain production records

• Beware of retail packaging pitfalls—ensure yarn is in bulk cones or beams for industrial use to qualify under this non-retail subheading