Viscose Knitting Yarn Skein from Japan
A 100g skein of soft viscose yarn made from artificial staple fibers, ideal for hand knitting scarves and hats. This yarn is put up for retail sale in consumer-friendly packaging with usage instructions. It falls under HTS 5511.30.00.00 as yarn of artificial staple fibers packaged for retail.
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
• Verify fiber content is 100% artificial staple fibers like viscose or rayon via lab tests for accurate classification
• Include retail packaging details in documentation to distinguish from industrial yarn under heading 5516
• Avoid misclassification as sewing thread by confirming it's not sized for machine sewing