King Cole Cottonsoft DK Ball from Japan
King Cole Cottonsoft DK is machine-washable 100% cotton yarn in 50g retail balls, ideal for baby clothes and blankets. Under HTS 5207.90.00.00 as retail fine cotton yarn (200nm+), its soft handle and color range target home sewers and knitters. Ball format confirms retail intent.
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
• Test for baby-safe properties but classify by yarn specs; avoid apparel misclassification
• Retail labels must include care instructions and fiber content per US customs
• Track annual quotas; provide production country certifications for allocated amounts