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%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
• 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