55 nm Uncombed Cotton-Polyamide Yarn from Japan
Single yarn of 82% cotton and 18% polyamide fibers, uncombed, at 55 nm for knitting fine shirting. HTS 5206.14.00.00 applies as it contains less than 85% cotton, single uncombed yarn exceeding 52 nm but not 80 nm, not retail packaged. Yarn number calculated per US note (a) formulas like BT/Z.
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
• Submit commercial invoice specifying single yarn count and nm via official test report to avoid multiple yarn headings
• Monitor for denim-specific blends; if 3/4 twill structure intended, note potential fabric reclassification later
• Ensure no power-loom certification confusion with hand-loomed fabrics under 5208/5209 notes