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28/2 Uncombed Cotton Weaving Yarn from Japan

Folded 28/2 yarn of uncombed cotton fibers (>85%), single yarn not exceeding 14 nm, in large industrial spools for power looms. Suitable for medium-weight shirting or sheeting. Classified in 5205.31.00.00 for coarse, non-retail multiple cotton yarns per nm standards.

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

• Use boiling method to remove sizing for accurate weight-based nm calculation during customs verification

• Source from quota-eligible countries like Peru (112,469 kg allocation) to minimize delays

• Differentiate from sewing thread by lower twist multipliers; high twist reclassifies to 5204