52 nm Combed Cotton Multiple Yarn for Bedding Weaves from Japan
Multiple (folded) combed cotton yarn at upper limit of 52 nm single yarn count, 85%+ cotton, for high-end bedding fabric production. Provides smoothness and durability for percale sheets. HTS 5205.43.0090 applies to this non-retail, combed multiple yarn in 43-52 nm range.
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 boil-off weight for accurate yarn number calculation per US Note formulas
• Segregate from finer/coarser yarns in same shipment to prevent averaging errors
• Include mill test certificates verifying combing process and fiber length