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Viscose Weaving Sample Yarn from Japan

Small retail packs of 200-denier viscose rayon filament yarn for handloom weaving hobbyists. HTS 5406.00.20.00 applies to artificial monofilament yarn put up for retail, excluding industrial quantities. Ideal for sampler sets in craft stores.

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

• Document as 'retail sample packs' with consumer pricing to justify 5406 over bulk headings

• Test for twist levels; over 472 turns/m may classify as flat fabric under statistical notes

• Comply with FTC fiber labeling for artificial vs. synthetic distinctions