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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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