Acrylic-Cotton Blend Yarn for Denim Weaving from Japan
A synthetic staple acrylic fiber yarn blended 40/60 with cotton, designed for weaving stretch denim fabrics. Classified under HTS 5509.92.00.00 because it consists of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton and is supplied in industrial quantities, not for retail. The cotton dominance ensures it fits this specific mixed yarn category.
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 detailed blend ratios and yarn count (Ne) in commercial invoices to match statistical note requirements
• Avoid retail-style labeling or consumer packaging to prevent misclassification as put-up yarn