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4-Ply Uncombed Cotton Weaving Yarn 16 nm from Japan

Four-ply folded yarn of uncombed cotton (>85% by weight), 16 nm per single yarn, designed for power looms in fabric production. Not retail-packaged, with fineness confirmed by total single yarns per US note (b). HTS 5205.32.00.00 applies to its multi-strand uncombed nature and 14-43 nm range.

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

• Label shipments clearly as 'multiple folded yarn, uncombed, not retail' to distinguish from single yarns or retail products during customs exam

• Monitor aggregate quotas under 5201/5202 notes; provide staple length docs if challenged on raw cotton lineage