</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Raw Cotton Single Yarn 35 nm for Weaving from Germany

Industrial single yarn from uncombed cotton staple fibers, 35 nm count (14-43 nm range), 85%+ cotton content, on large cones for shuttleless loom weaving, not retail packed. HTS 5205.12.20.00 applies as it precisely matches the uncombed single yarn, metric fineness, and non-retail criteria in Chapter 52 notes. Ideal for mid-weight shirting or upholstery fabrics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Include commercial invoices specifying yarn as 'single, uncombed, not retail' with exact nm value calculated per US note (b)

Avoid common pitfall of incorrect fiber content declaration; third-party testing for cotton % is recommended

For high-volume imports, pre-apply for binding ruling on yarn number measurement method