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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%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

• 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