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%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
• 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