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Poly-Cotton Siro-Spun Yarn 36/1 from Japan

Siro-spun yarn blending 55% polyester staple with 45% cotton, 36/1 Ne, for fine poplin shirting. Falls under HTS 5509.53.00 as non-retail polyester staple yarn mixed mainly with cotton. Mimics 100% cotton feel with added resilience.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify spinning technology (siro-spun) in entry docs if it affects quality claims or origin determinations

• For EU-origin blends, note GSP eligibility if polyester staple meets developing country rules