Nm 102 Mercerized Combed Cotton Yarn from Japan
Mercerized for luster single combed cotton yarn, 83-106 decitex (Nm 94-120), >85% cotton, non-retail cones. Enhances dye uptake for colorful apparel yarns. Mercerizing doesn't change HTS 5205.27.00 classification as it's a finishing process post-spinning.
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 mercerization as optional finish; doesn't alter base yarn classification metrics
• Test for even tension across cones to ensure uniform fineness declaration
• Separate from raw mercerizing chemicals to avoid hazardous material declarations