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Cotton Chenille Yarn from Japan

Natural cotton chenille yarn with soft pile construction for comfortable apparel and home textiles. HTS 5606.00.00 covers this as chenille yarn (not limited to synthetics), used in baby blankets and sweaters. Excludes gimped horsehair specified elsewhere.

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

• Obtain cotton content certification (70%+ typically) for accurate fiber declaration

• Distinguish from Chapter 52 cotton yarns by emphasizing chenille pile construction

• Include dyeing process details if color change obscures gimp visibility