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Uncombed Cotton Warp Yarn 48 nm from Germany

A medium-fine single yarn of uncombed cotton (48 nm), ≥85% cotton, supplied in large hanks for weaving looms, not for retail. Classified under HTS 5205.13.20.00 for its uncombed staple fibers, yarn fineness (43-52 nm per U.S. nm definition), and bulk form excluding retail packaging. Ideal for producing denim or shirting fabrics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide manufacturer's certification of yarn number and cotton content; scour samples to remove sizing before weight-based nm calculation per U.S. notes

• Beware of misdeclaration as combed to evade quotas

• Ensure origin docs comply with cotton staple length limits in Chapter 52 notes