70 nm Cotton-Viscose Combed Weaving Yarn from Japan
Cabled combed yarn of cotton mixed with viscose rayon (cotton <85%), fineness 70 nm per single yarn, used in shuttleless looms for apparel fabrics. Not retail packaged, meets Chapter 52 notes for average yarn number calculation post-sizing removal. Classified in 5206.44.00.00 for its metric count and blended combed status.
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
• Include detailed blend composition affidavits; viscose-cotton ratios often scrutinized for Chapter 52 vs 55 boundary
• Document non-retail intent with end-use statements or buyer contracts to prevent reclassification as retail yarn
• Measure yarn number after boiling off sizing per US note formula (N=BYT/1000) for accurate 52-80 nm verification