70 Nm Combed Cotton Cabled Yarn for Shirting Fabrics from Japan
High-tenacity cabled yarn from combed cotton, single yarn 70 nm, over 85% cotton content, supplied in industrial cones. Used primarily for weaving fine shirting and dress fabrics requiring strength and smoothness. Fits 5205.44.0090 as multiple (cabled) combed cotton yarn in the 52-80 nm range, not for retail.
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
• Obtain certification of combed fibers and exact nm measurement post-sizing removal per US note formulas
• Declare as industrial yarn only; retail put-up triggers different duty and quota application
• Monitor staple length quotas under 5201 for upstream cotton; provide chain of custody docs