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Fine Count Compact Plied Cotton Yarn 96 Nm from Japan

Premium two-fold compact ring spun yarn from combed Egyptian cotton singles at 96 nm, delivering smooth surface for worsted-like fabrics. Bulk packed for mills, 86% cotton minimum. Meets all criteria for HTS 5205.47.00.21 compact yarn subheading.

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

• Retain commercial invoices showing cone weights >5 kg to prove not retail put-up under HTS terms

• Use accredited labs for fiber content and yarn number analysis matching US note methodologies

• Track country-specific yarn quotas; non-WTO origins often face stricter limits per Chapter notes