Ne 20/1 Combed Cotton-Spandex Blend Yarn from Japan
Single yarn equivalent to Ne 20/1 (about 33 nm), combed cotton less than 85% blended with spandex for stretch fabrics. Supplied in industrial hanks for knitting machines. Classified in 5206.22.00.00 for its metric count range, combed processing, and non-retail cotton blend status.
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
• Include stretch test results if spandex content affects weight calculations for cotton percentage
• Use boiling method to remove sizing before weight-based nm determination as per US notes
• Declare as industrial yarn only; retail cones risk reclassification under consumer goods headings