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Caron One Pound Acrylic Yarn from Japan

16 oz jumbo skeins of 100% acrylic medium weight yarn for large retail craft projects like blankets. Qualifies for HTS 5511.10.00.30 as acrylic staple fiber yarn put up for retail sale.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 16oz skeins still qualify as retail if under 5kg total package weight

• Provide retail sales contracts showing craft store distribution

• Avoid cone-to-skein conversion during transit; import ready for retail