Recycled Polyester-Cotton Open-End Spun Yarn from Japan
Open-end spun yarn using 35% recycled polyester staple fibers and 65% cotton waste, for budget upholstery fabrics. Classified HTS 5509.92.00.00 for synthetic staple yarn mixed mainly with cotton, not retail put-up, with recycled content noted but not affecting base classification. Ideal for sustainable textile production.
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
• Document recycled polyester source and purity to comply with sustainability claims without tariff impact
• Specify open-end spinning method in specs, as it affects yarn quality classification
• Ensure no retail branding on packaging to maintain industrial yarn status