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200s Pima Combed Cotton 2-Ply Weaving Yarn from Japan

Ultra-fine 2-ply yarn from American Pima combed cotton, single yarns under 83.33 decitex (200+ metric number), ≥85% cotton content. Intended for shuttleless loom weaving of luxury shirting. HTS 5205.48.00.90 applies to this high-end combed multiple yarn.

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

• Use AATCC fiber analysis for precise cotton content verification; blends over 15% non-cotton risk reclassification

• Declare exact metric number per single yarn using US note formula to confirm 5205.48 applicability

• Avoid retail packaging - use large industrial cones (5+ kg) with manufacturer tags only