Combed Cotton 12 Nm Cabled Yarn from Japan
A cabled yarn from combed cotton with single yarn metric number of 12 nm, exceeding 85% cotton content, designed for industrial textile production without retail packaging. Commonly used for durable twill weaves in workwear fabrics. Fits HTS 5205.41.00 for its multiple/cabled structure, combed fibers, and nm limit per US notes.
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
• Submit affidavits certifying non-retail intent and combing process; test for cotton purity to meet 85% threshold
• Calculate nm precisely per US note (BYT/1000 formula) using desized weight to prevent duty disputes