Poly-Cotton 20s Single Yarn from Japan
Single yarn made from uncombed cotton fibers mixed with polyester, containing 80% cotton by weight, with a yarn number of 20 nm (approximately 714 meters per kilogram). This falls under HTS 5206.12.00.00 because it is a single yarn of uncombed fibers exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm, with less than 85% cotton content, and not intended for retail sale. It is typically used in weaving medium-weight fabrics for apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify exact cotton content via lab testing as required for Chapter 52 classification; blends under 85% shift from pure cotton headings
• Provide nm calculation documentation using US note formula (actual meters/kg divided by 1,000) to confirm 14-43 nm range
• Ensure no retail packaging to avoid reclassification under heading 5206 put-up provisions; common pitfall is insufficient fiber origin certificates