Polyester-Cotton Open-End Yarn 20/1 from Japan
Open-end spun yarn blending 65% polyester staple with 35% cotton, in 20/1 Ne count, wound on cones for high-speed weaving machines. Classified under HTS 5509.53.00 for polyester staple yarn mixed mainly with cotton, not for retail. Ideal for denim and workwear fabrics due to durability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Declare exact blend ratio and spinning method (e.g
• open-end) to comply with statistical reporting suffixes under 5509
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on weight; duties apply per kilogram regardless of yarn fineness
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'not for retail sale' to differentiate from consumer-packaged yarn