Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Ball from Japan
Paintbox Cotton DK is a double-knit weight 100% cotton yarn in vibrant colors, sold in 50g retail balls for apparel and accessories knitting. It qualifies for HTS 5207.90.00.00 as cotton yarn put up for retail sale with fineness over 200 metric number. The DK gauge suits retail craft markets.
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
• Provide yarn count certification using formulas N=BYT/1,000 from US Notes to prove >200nm for duty accuracy
• Ensure commercial invoices specify 'retail packaged' with UPC codes; common pitfall is bulk misdeclaration
• Comply with cotton fiber origin declarations amid quantitative restrictions; test for blends exceeding 85% cotton threshold