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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%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

• 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