48/3 Combed Cotton-Viscose Ring Spun Yarn from Japan
A 3-ply cabled yarn of combed fibers, single yarn count 48 nm (within 43-52 nm), blended 70% cotton/30% viscose for apparel fabrics. Supplied in industrial cones, not retail, for high-end suiting weaves. Fits 5206.43.00.00 due to blend ratio, fineness, and combing process.
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
• Document ring spinning method and exact blend via affidavits; viscose content affects fire retardancy compliance
• Check quota implications from US notes on cotton staple lengths if base cotton fiber origins are restricted
• Avoid common pitfall of mismeasuring nm—use post-boiling weight for accurate tariff number calculation