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Combed Cotton Single Yarn 60 nm Ne 20/1 from Japan

This is a high-quality single yarn made from combed cotton fibers, with a metric count exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm (approximately Ne 20/1), containing over 85% cotton by weight. It is not packaged for retail sale, intended for industrial weaving or knitting into fabrics. Classified under HTS 5205.24.00.90 due to its fineness, combed fiber type, and single yarn structure meeting the exact specifications.

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

Verify yarn count using official nm formula (meters/kg ÷ 1000) with lab testing to confirm 52-80 nm range and avoid misclassification

Provide mill certificates proving >85% cotton content and combed fibers; declare as not retail packed to qualify under this subheading

Watch quota restrictions on cotton inputs—ensure supplier documentation for origin to comply with US quantitative limits