60% Cotton 40% Viscose Combed High-Count Cabled Yarn from Japan
Fine cabled yarn of 60% combed cotton and 40% viscose, where single yarns surpass 80 nm metric number for superior smoothness. Classified under HTS 5206.45.00.00 due to less than 85% cotton, combed processing, and industrial packaging. Used in premium shirting and lingerie fabrics.
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
• Include detailed yarn count certification using BYT/1,000 formula from US notes to validate >80 nm classification
• Ensure no retail put-up (cones over 1kg typical) to prevent shift to Chapter 55 man-made retail yarns
• Declare exact viscose content as regenerated cellulose affects duty but stays in cotton chapter when <85% cotton