75% Polyester 25% Viscose Blended Crochet Thread from Japan
Retail-packaged crochet yarn with 75% polyester staple fibers and 25% viscose, in 200m skeins for doily and lace making. Meets HTS 5511.20.00.00 criteria as synthetic staple yarn under 85% synthetics, put up for retail with hanging cards. Popular for fine-gauge crochet projects.
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
• Differentiate from sewing thread by yarn count >25; declare as knitting/crochet yarn explicitly
• Include UPC codes and retail display packaging to prove consumer-ready format
• Test for twist factor; high-twist may risk reclassification as sewing thread under 5504