140s Supima Combed 4-Ply Cabled Yarn from Japan
4-ply cabled construction from Supima combed cotton, each single yarn <83.33 decitex (140 metric number), 100% cotton. Used for durable fine-count hosiery manufacturing. Classifies in HTS 5205.48.00.90 for combed multiple yarns exceeding 120 nm 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
• Provide combing waste analysis reports showing fiber preparation meets 'combed fibers' definition
• Label shipments clearly as 'industrial yarn - not retail packaged' to prevent Chapter 55 consumer yarn classification
• Test for sizing content removal per US note procedures before weight-based metric calculations