125/2 Combed Mercerized Cotton Yarn
Two-ply combed cotton yarn at 125 metric number per single yarn, mercerized for enhanced luster and dye uptake, containing over 85% cotton. Supplied in industrial packaging for weaving poplin and broadcloth, mercerization does not alter its classification under this tariff item for fine combed multiple yarns.
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 yarn is single rather than multiple (folded)
Single combed cotton yarns of similar fineness are classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Mercerized yarns are still classified under this item; ensure the metric number is documented
• Confirm the yarn is not put up for retail sale
• Include a detailed product specification sheet for customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 5205.48.00
100/3 Combed Pima Cotton Ring Spun Yarn
Three-ply ring spun yarn made from combed Pima cotton, with each single yarn measuring 100 metric number (less than 83.33 decitex). Containing 85% or more cotton by weight, this yarn is supplied in bulk packaging for industrial textile mills and is not put up for retail sale, making it classifiable under tariff item 5205.48.00.
105/2 Upland Combed Ring Spun Yarn
105/2 multiple ring spun yarn from combed Upland cotton, with single yarns exceeding 120 metric number (finer than 83.33 decitex). Containing over 85% cotton, this yarn is supplied in industrial format for mid-range apparel fabrics and is not put up for retail sale, qualifying for tariff item 5205.48.00.
110/2 Combed American Pima Two-Ply Yarn
Two-ply combed American Pima cotton yarn with a metric number of 110 per single yarn, which is less than 83.33 decitex, containing over 85% cotton by weight. Supplied in bulk for weaving broadcloth shirting, this yarn is not put up for retail sale and falls under this tariff item for fine combed multiple cotton yarns.
110/2 Giza Cotton Combed Ring Spun Yarn
Luxury 110/2 folded ring spun yarn made from Giza 45 combed cotton, with single yarns measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number). Containing 85% or more cotton, this yarn is packaged industrially for weavers producing dress shirts and blouses, and is not put up for retail sale, classifiable under 5205.48.00.
120/2 Combed Cotton Ring Spun Yarn
120/2 combed cotton ring spun yarn, a multiple (folded) yarn of two single yarns each measuring 120 metric number (approximately 83.33 decitex). Containing over 85% cotton, this yarn is ring spun for strength and uniformity, supplied in industrial packaging and not for retail sale, fitting tariff item 5205.48.00.
120/2 Combed Cotton Yarn for Fine Shirting
Two-ply combed cotton yarn where each single yarn measures 120 metric number, equivalent to less than 83.33 decitex, containing over 85% cotton. This yarn is intended for weaving high-quality dress shirts and is supplied in bulk, not for retail sale, fitting the criteria of this tariff item.