Combed Cotton 48 nm Folded Yarn for Denim Weaving
This is a 48 nm multiple folded yarn made from combed cotton fibres, containing over 85% cotton by weight, and not packaged for retail sale. It is specifically engineered for denim weaving, providing the strength and uniformity needed for durable fabrics. It falls under tariff item 5205.43.00 for multiple yarns of combed fibres in 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
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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 43 nm or lower
This covers coarser multiple or cabled yarn of combed fibres.
If the single yarn count exceeds 52 nm
This covers finer multiple or cabled yarn of combed fibres.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the yarn is not put up for retail sale—bulk packaging on cones or in cartons is acceptable
• Keep mill certificates showing the yarn count and cotton content for CBSA inspection
• If the yarn is used for denim, note that the fabric classification may differ, but the yarn itself remains under this tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 5205.43.00
301 Compact Spun 50 Nm Folded Cotton Yarn
This is a premium folded yarn at 50 nm from combed cotton (over 85% cotton), produced via compact ring spinning for superior smoothness and reduced fly. It is ideal for fine poplin shirts and upholstery, and is supplied in bulk.
301 Type Compact 47 Nm Multiple Cotton Yarn
This is a multiple folded yarn at 47 nm from combed cotton (over 85% cotton), produced via compact ring spinning for sportswear knits. It has low torque for better processability and is supplied in bulk.
43.5 nm Ring-Spun Combed Folded Cotton Yarn
This is a ring-spun folded yarn made from combed cotton fibres, with a single yarn count of 43.5 nm, containing over 85% cotton by weight. It is supplied in bulk for high-thread-count sheets and is not put up for retail sale. It falls under this tariff item because it is a multiple (folded) yarn of combed fibres, with a metric count per single yarn exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52.
44 nm Combed Multiple Cotton Ring Yarn
This is a versatile ring-spun multiple yarn made from combed cotton fibres, with a single yarn count of 44 nm, containing over 85% cotton by weight. It is supplied in bulk for blended broadcloth fabrics and is not put up for retail sale. It falls under this tariff item because it is a multiple (folded) yarn of combed fibres, with a metric count per single yarn exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52.
44 nm Folded Combed Cotton Yarn for Uniform Twills
This is a 44 nm folded combed cotton yarn containing over 85% cotton by weight, specifically engineered for weaving military and work uniform twill fabrics. The multiple (folded) construction provides the required durability and colorfastness for demanding end-uses. It is not put up for retail sale and falls under tariff item 5205.43.00 as a multiple yarn of combed fibres measuring within the specified decitex range.
45 nm Combed Cotton Cabled Yarn for Denim
This is a ring-spun cabled yarn made from combed cotton fibres, with a single yarn count of 45 nm, containing over 85% cotton by weight. It is designed for weaving denim fabrics and is supplied in large industrial spools, not for retail sale. It falls under this tariff item because it is a multiple (cabled) yarn of combed fibres, with a metric count per single yarn exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52.