Poly-Cotton 50/50 Single Yarn 12 nm Uncombed from Japan
This single yarn is composed of 50% uncombed cotton and 50% polyester, with a yarn number of 12 nm, suitable for weaving industrial fabrics. It falls under HTS 5206.11.00.00 because it contains less than 85% cotton, uses uncombed fibers, and does not exceed 14 nm. The yarn is not put up for retail sale, intended for bulk manufacturing use.
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm under 85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide manufacturer's yarn number certification using nm formula from US notes to avoid customs disputes
• Ensure no retail packaging; bulk spools only, as retail puts it under different headings