20/2 Uncombed Cotton Ply Yarn from Japan
Coarse 20/2 folded yarn from uncombed cotton (>85% by weight), single yarn ≤14 nm, bulk packaged for manufacturing upholstery or workwear fabrics. The nm metric confirms coarse classification per HTS definitions. HTS 5205.31.00.00 applies to such industrial, non-retail multiple yarns of uncombed cotton.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide yarn test certificates showing cotton content >85% and uncombed fiber analysis to support classification
• Monitor annual quotas under 5201/5202 for upstream raw cotton impacts; declare accurately to avoid visa requirements
• Label cones clearly as industrial use only; retail intent risks shift to 5207