Compact Ring Spun Cotton 42 Nm Folded Yarn
This is a high-count multiple (folded) yarn made from combed cotton fibres, with a single yarn count of 42 nm. It is produced using compact ring spinning technology for superior strength and uniformity, and contains more than 85% cotton by weight. It is not put up for retail sale and is classified under tariff item 5205.42.00 as a multiple yarn of combed cotton fibres within the specified decitex 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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the single yarn count exceeds 43 nm but not 71 nm
Yarns of higher fineness fall under this adjacent tariff item within the same subheading.
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 above 43 nm fall under a different tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 5205.42.00
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