50 nm Ring-Spun Combed Cotton Plied Yarn from Japan
Plied (multiple folded) combed cotton yarn, ring-spun at 50 nm per single yarn, exceeding 85% cotton content, for premium shirting fabrics. Bulk industrial packaging excludes retail sale. HTS 5205.43.0029 applies due to combed fibers, ring spinning, and 43-52 nm specification per chapter 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
• Use approved nm calculation (actual meters/kg divided by 1000 x singles) with desizing for accurate weight measurement
• Declare as 'other' under 301 statistical suffix; include origin certificate for quota checks on cotton content
• Inspect for excessive sizing before customs valuation to match US note weight standards