5205.48.00.20/160/2 Mercerized Combed Ring Spun Cotton Yarn/Japan

160/2 Mercerized Combed Ring Spun Cotton Yarn from Japan

Fine 160/2 ply combed cotton yarn, ring spun and mercerized for luster, singles >120 nm, 85%+ cotton for poplin shirting. Bulk mill supply. 5205.48.00.20 covers mercerized or not, based on base yarn specs.

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%

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Import Tips

• Mercerization doesn't change HTS but document for quality claims; focus on pre-mercer nm measurement

• Test for cotton % post-chemical treatment to confirm >85% threshold