Coarse Uncombed Cotton Warp Yarn 12 nm
Single yarn of uncombed cotton fibers at 12 nm, over 85% cotton, not for retail, designed specifically for warp in looms producing denim or twill fabrics. Classified under HTS 5205.11.20.00 for its coarse count (≤14 nm) and uncombed state. Ideal for heavy apparel or workwear textiles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for multiple or folded yarns of same specs
Single yarns vs. multiple (plied) changes subheading within 5205, as plied yarns have different strength for specific uses.
If staple fibers are over 5 denier
Man-made staple fibers mimicking cotton specs would go to Chapter 55, but here it's pure cotton.
If processed into sewing thread
Further twisting or finishing for sewing shifts to 5204 as sewing thread, distinct from industrial weaving yarn.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit affidavits certifying not for retail sale and exact yarn metrics per US note formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) to CBP upon entry
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect fiber content declaration; use AATCC testing for cotton purity
• Check origin quotas if from quota-limited countries; Mexican products may face exclusions
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