Raw Unmercerized Cotton Single Yarn for Denim Weaving

Unbleached single yarn of uncombed cotton (≤14 nm), not mercerized, ≥85% cotton, supplied in bulk for denim fabric production where it forms the colored warp. Classified in HTS 5205.11.10.00 for its coarse, untreated industrial characteristics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 38.7%

If woven into denim fabric

Once woven into qualifying 3/4-thread twill denim per subheading note, it becomes fabric under 5209.42, not yarn.

5205.13.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If mercerized

Mercerization with caustic adds strength/luster, reclassifying to 5205.13 from unmercerized 5205.11.

5204.11.00.00Higher: 39.4% vs 38.7%

If sewing thread

Even coarse, if marketed as sewing thread, moves to 5204 regardless of nm or bleaching.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statement for weaving to support industrial classification over retail

Test for mercerization absence (no luster increase); misdeclaration leads to audits

Monitor quantitative restrictions on raw cotton imports if yarn derived from restricted staple lengths