Combed Cotton 10 Nm Folded Yarn from Japan
This is a multiple (folded) yarn made from combed cotton fibers, with each single yarn having a metric count of 10 nm (not exceeding 14 nm), containing over 85% cotton by weight and not packaged for retail sale. It is used in weaving mills for producing medium-weight fabrics like shirting or upholstery. Classified under HTS 5205.41.00 due to its combed fiber quality, folded structure, and coarse yarn number specification.
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
• Verify yarn number using official nm calculation (meters/kg divided by 1000, adjusted for singles) and provide lab test reports for fiber content >85% cotton
• Ensure documentation confirms combed fibers and non-retail packaging to avoid reclassification; check quantitative limits on cotton inputs