50/50 Polyester-Cotton Combed Ring Spun Yarn Ne 20 from Japan
A balanced 50/50 blend of polyester staple fibers and cotton, combed for smoothness and ring spun to Ne 20 count, ideal for shirting fabrics. Classified under HTS 5510.30.00.00 due to being mainly cotton-mixed yarn of artificial staples, not for retail. Used in high-quality apparel 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
• Include yarn twist and count specifications in invoices to match statistical suffix 607 for mixed cotton blends
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as pure cotton; exact blend ratios must be documented
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester-cotton yarns from specific countries