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Cotton-Lycra Blend Single Yarn 14 nm Uncombed from Japan

14 nm single yarn of 75% uncombed cotton and 25% Lycra spandex for stretch denim production. HTS 5206.11.00.00 due to <85% cotton, uncombed, max 14 nm limit, not retail packaged. Used in elastic warp for jeans manufacturing.

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

• Certify Lycra as staple fiber, not filament, for proper Chapter 52 placement

• Use BT/Z formula for yarn number if fabric samples required for verification

• Declare maximum 14 nm; exceeding triggers 5206.14 classification