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Poly-Cotton 20 nm Folded Yarn for Denim Weaving from Japan

Multiple folded yarn made from uncombed cotton fibers mixed with polyester, with single yarn fineness exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm. This yarn contains less than 85% cotton by weight and is intended for industrial weaving of denim fabrics. It falls under HTS 5206.32.00.00 due to its uncombed fiber composition, specific yarn number range, and non-retail packaging.

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

• Verify exact cotton content via lab testing as <85% threshold determines chapter 52 classification vs pure cotton headings

• Provide mill test certificates documenting yarn number (nm) calculation per US note formulas to avoid CBP reclassification

• Monitor quantitative restrictions on uncombed cotton inputs; ensure supplier provides origin certificates for quota compliance