5205.42.00/Combed Mercerized Cotton 32 nm 2-Ply Yarn/Japan

Combed Mercerized Cotton 32 nm 2-Ply Yarn from Japan

Mercerized for luster 2-ply combed cotton yarn, 32 nm singles, 90% cotton, enhances dye uptake for fashion knits. Bulk for mills. Mercerizing doesn't change HTS 5205.42.00 classification.

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%

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Import Tips

• Mercerizing proof OK but doesn't alter yarn heading—focus on base cotton specs

• Luster claims secondary; fiber content primary for 85% threshold

• Wash tests may be required to remove treatment effects for nm accuracy