70 nm Combed Cotton Cabled Yarn from Japan
Cabled yarn of combed cotton fibers where single yarns measure 70 nm, exceeding 52 nm but not over 80 nm, with over 85% cotton content. Designed for industrial textile production, not retail. Classified in HTS 5205.44.00 for its multiple/cabled structure and fine yarn fineness.
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
• Conduct laboratory testing for exact nm via approved formulas (e.g
• BYT/1000) post-desizing to prevent customs disputes
• Include affidavits from producers certifying not for retail sale and combed fiber origin
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as sewing thread, which requires separate Chapter 52 heading