Combed Cotton 30 nm Cabled Yarn from Japan
A cabled yarn from combed cotton with single yarn fineness of 30 nm (within 14-43 nm range), over 85% cotton, supplied in large industrial cones. Used primarily for high-quality denim or shirting fabrics. Falls under HTS 5205.42.00 for its combed, cabled structure and specified metric yarn number.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed yarn specifications including twist direction, cabling method, and nm calculation per US Note to HTS Chapter 52
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect nm measurement—use post-scouring weight and full formula for accurate classification
• For Asian origins, confirm no quantitative restrictions apply under U.S. cotton import notes