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

19.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

48/3 Combed Cotton-Viscose Ring Spun Yarn from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5206.43.00.00