Uncombed Cotton Single Yarn 18 nm Industrial from Mexico
Coarse single yarn of uncombed cotton at 18 nm fineness, ≥85% cotton by weight, on beams for direct loom feed, not for retail. Matches HTS 5205.12.20.00 for uncombed single yarns 14-43 nm, used in heavy canvas or upholstery weaving.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure declaration matches US note (a) average yarn number calculation, disregarding fractions
• Avoid blending declarations; pure cotton ≥85% required for this heading
• For beam imports, specify as 'warp beam yarn' in entry docs