Scheepjes Softfun Cotton Blend Retail Ball from Japan
Scheepjes Softfun combines cotton-acrylic in 140g retail balls for lightweight summer garments, labeled for immediate retail sale. Despite blend, >85% cotton content qualifies under HTS 5207.90.00.00 for fine yarn (200nm+) put up for retail. Blend ratio must be verified for cotton dominance.
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
• Lab-test fiber composition to confirm >85% cotton for Chapter 52; blends over acrylic threshold go to 55
• Specify blend percentages on all docs; retail packaging must show consumer pricing
• Check quotas apply to cotton portion; declare accurately to avoid reclassification penalties