Combed Cotton 15 nm Industrial 3-Ply Yarn
This is a balanced 3-ply yarn made from combed medium-staple cotton, with a single yarn count of 15 nm. It contains more than 85% cotton by weight and is wound on cones for use in automated textile machinery, not for retail sale. It is classified under tariff item 5205.42.00 as a multiple (cabled) yarn of combed cotton fibres, with the single yarn count falling within the specified range.
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 count is 14 nm or less
Coarser multiple yarns of combed cotton are classified under this lower-count tariff item.
If the yarn is single rather than multiple (folded) or cabled
Single yarns of combed cotton are classified separately from multiple or cabled yarns.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Cotton yarn put up for retail sale is classified in a different heading of the Customs Tariff.
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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
• Confirm the yarn is not put up for retail sale; retail-packed yarns are classified elsewhere
• Keep documentation showing the cotton content exceeds 85% by weight
• The metric count per single yarn must be verified, as yarns below 14 nm fall under a different tariff item
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