40 nm 2-Ply Carded Cotton Yarn
2-ply yarn from carded (uncombed) cotton staples (over 85% by weight), with a single yarn fineness of 40 nm, nearing the upper fineness limit for medium fabrics. Supplied in bulk cones for knitting/weaving, not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5205.32.00 for cotton yarn of 85% or more cotton measuring per single yarn between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the single yarn measures 714.29 decitex or more (14 nm or less).
Coarser cotton yarn falls under a different tariff item.
If the single yarn measures less than 232.56 decitex (over 43 nm).
Finer cotton yarn is classified under a different tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g
• on cones over 125 g)
• Declare the metric number per single yarn as 40 nm
• Keep fibre content records showing cotton ≥85% for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 5205.32.00
15 nm Doubled Uncombed Cotton Yarn
Doubled uncombed cotton yarn with a single yarn fineness of 15 nm (exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm), containing over 85% cotton by weight. This yarn is not put up for retail sale and is intended for weaving applications, falling under tariff item 5205.32.00 for cotton yarn of 85% or more cotton, measuring per single yarn between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex.
19 nm Folded Cotton Ply
Folded uncombed cotton ply yarn with a single yarn fineness of 19 nm, containing over 85% cotton by weight. This yarn is supplied in bulk for industrial weaving and is not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5205.32.00 for cotton yarn of 85% or more cotton with a single yarn measurement between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex.
2/16 nm Cabled Cotton Yarn for Denim
Cabled 2-ply yarn made from uncombed cotton fibres (over 85% by weight), with a single yarn fineness of 16 nm, used as warp in denim production. Supplied in bulk spools for mills, not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5205.32.00 for cotton yarn of 85% or more cotton measuring per single yarn between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex.
22 nm Multi-Strand Uncombed Cotton Yarn
Multi-stranded folded yarn from uncombed cotton fibres, with a single yarn fineness of 22 nm, containing over 85% cotton by weight. Supplied in bulk for industrial use, not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5205.32.00 for cotton yarn of 85% or more cotton measuring per single yarn between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex.
28 nm Cabled Carded Cotton
Cabled uncombed cotton yarn with a single yarn fineness of 28 nm, containing over 85% cotton by weight. Supplied in bulk for industrial applications, not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5205.32.00 for cotton yarn of 85% or more cotton measuring per single yarn between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex.
2-Ply Uncombed Cotton Yarn 20 nm
Multiple (folded) 2-ply cotton yarn made from uncombed fibres, with a single yarn fineness of 20 nm (exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm), containing over 85% cotton by weight. Not intended for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5205.32.00 for cotton yarn of 85% or more cotton measuring per single yarn between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex.