50/3 Uncombed Cotton Plied Yarn from Japan
A 3-fold uncombed cotton yarn where single yarns are in the 43-52 nm range, over 85% cotton, designed for industrial textile production like upholstery fabrics. Not for retail, it's supplied in cones for weaving mills. Fits HTS 5205.33.00.00 for multiple/cabled uncombed yarns in this fineness.
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 exact ply structure and single yarn nm via lab testing; U.S. notes specify formulas like N = BYT/1,000 for average yarn number
• Check origin-specific quotas for uncombed cotton under 5201 notes, as this yarn derives from restricted staple lengths
• Avoid common error of declaring as sewing thread, which requires 5204; ensure commercial invoices specify 'not for retail'