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Compact Spun 41.5 Nm Mercerized Cotton Cabled Yarn from Japan

Mercerized multiple cotton yarn, compact ring spun from combed fibers at 41.5 nm single yarn count, cabled for enhanced luster and strength in premium denim. HTS 5205.42.0021 applies to this >41 nm compact, folded/cabled, high-cotton content yarn not for retail, nm per official US formulas accounting for all single strands post-sizing removal.

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

Mercerization doesn't change classification but requires fiber content declaration; use boiling to remove sizing for accurate weight/nm testing per US note (b); declare as industrial yarn only