48/2 Uncombed Cotton Weaving Yarn from Japan
Medium-fine 2-ply uncombed cotton yarn (48 nm singles), ≥85% cotton, bulk cones for power looms producing bedsheets and apparel. HTS 5205.33.00.00 covers its uncombed multiple yarn specs exceeding 43 nm but ≤52 nm per single.
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
• Use boiling to remove sizing before weight/yarn number tests per U.S. notes to avoid misclassification
• Include certification if hand-loomed (per 5208/5209 notes, though for yarn ensure industrial put-up)