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OE 16s Combed Cotton-Polyamide Yarn

This is an open-end spun single yarn of combed fibres, a blend of cotton and polyamide with less than 85% cotton by weight, measuring approximately 27 metric number (within the 14–43 nm range). It is supplied on industrial spools, not for retail sale, and is intended for canvas fabrics. The yarn is classified under tariff item 5206.22.00 as a single, combed, blended cotton yarn in the specified decitex range.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5205.22.00Same rate: Free

If the yarn contains 85% or more cotton by weight

This heading covers cotton yarn with 85% or more cotton, single, combed, in the same metric count range.

5206.23.00Same rate: Free

If the yarn is multiple (folded) or cabled

This subheading covers multiple or cabled yarns of cotton blends, not single yarns.

5511.30.00Same rate: Free

If the yarn is put up for retail sale

This heading covers yarns of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale, which would apply if the polyamide predominates and the yarn is in retail packaging.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the yarn is single (not twisted with another yarn) and combed; open-end spun yarns can be combed if the fibres are combed before spinning

• Keep records of the metric count and blend ratio, as CBSA may verify the cotton content is below 85%

• Ensure the spools exceed 125 g to avoid retail-sale classification

Related Products under Tariff item 5206.22.00

30/1 Combed Cotton-Lyocell Blend Spinning Yarn

A fine 30/1 metric single yarn spun from combed cotton blended with lyocell, containing less than 85% cotton by weight. It is supplied in industrial bulk form, not put up for retail sale, and is intended for ring spinning into denim fabrics. The yarn's fineness (30 Nm) falls within the range exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number, and it is made from combed fibres, meeting the tariff item's criteria.

36 Nm Combed Cotton-Viscose Single Yarn

A 36 Nm single yarn made from combed cotton fibres blended with viscose, with cotton comprising less than 85% of the total weight. It is used in weaving shirting fabrics and is imported in large industrial cones, not for retail sale. The fineness (36 Nm) is within the range exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number, and the yarn is combed, satisfying the tariff item's requirements.

40 Nm Combed Cotton-Acrylic Yarn for Weaving

A 40 Nm single yarn of combed cotton-acrylic blend, containing up to 70% cotton, used for upholstery and apparel weaving. It is imported in bulk on tubes for mills, not for retail sale. The yarn's fineness (40 Nm) falls within the range exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number, and it is made from combed fibres, meeting the tariff item's criteria.

60/2 Combed Cotton-Polyester Blend Yarn

This is a single yarn of combed fibres, a blend of cotton and polyester with less than 85% cotton by weight, measuring approximately 36 metric number (within the 14–43 nm range). It is not put up for retail sale, being supplied on industrial cones for weaving. The yarn falls under tariff item 5206.22.00 as a single, combed, blended cotton yarn in the specified decitex range.

Brazilian 32 Nm Combed Cotton Mix Yarn

A 32 Nm single yarn of combed cotton blend, containing less than 85% cotton, sourced from Brazil and intended for jeans manufacturing. It is supplied in industrial bulk form, not for retail sale. The fineness (32 Nm) is within the range exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number, and the yarn is combed, satisfying the tariff item's requirements.

Combed 42 Nm Cotton-Elastane Yarn

A 42 Nm single yarn of combed cotton-elastane blend, with cotton content below 85%, designed for activewear. It is imported in bulk, not for retail sale. The fineness (42 Nm) falls within the range exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number, and the yarn is combed, meeting the tariff item's criteria.