Raw Uncombed Cotton Weft Yarn 8 nm Natural

Natural-colored single yarn from uncombed cotton, 8 nm thickness, ≥85% cotton, bulk packed for industrial use in weaving shuttles. HTS 5205.11.20.00 applies to uncombed single yarns ≤14 nm not for retail. Commonly used in rustic sackcloth or canvas production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

5205.21.00Higher: 40.8% vs 40%

If combed fibers used

Combed processing smooths yarn, qualifying for finer 5205.2 subheadings with potentially lower duties.

5208.19.40Higher: 42% vs 40%

If woven into plain weave fabric

Once woven, it becomes fabric under 5208/5209, shifting from yarn classification entirely.

5206.11.00.00Higher: 44.2% vs 40%

If single yarn over 14 nm

Finer single yarns >14 nm move to 5205.12 or 5206 for higher quality textile applications.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill certificates showing post-sizing weight removal for accurate nm calculation per HTS US notes

Label cones clearly with fiber type, count, and 'not for retail' to prevent reclassification

Monitor quantitative limits on upstream cotton fibers; ensure chain-of-custody docs

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