55 Nm Combed Egyptian Cotton Folded Yarn for Poplin from Japan
Premium folded yarn from long-staple Egyptian combed cotton, 55 nm single yarn fineness, 100% cotton. Intended for high-end poplin and broadcloth weaving in apparel manufacturing. Classed in 5205.44.0090 for combed multiple yarn exceeding 52 nm, not retail packaged.
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
• Include fiber origin docs for Egyptian cotton to comply with staple length quotas under 5201.00.60
• Test for average yarn number using BYT/1000 formula after desizing for accurate declaration
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as sewing thread, which falls under 5204