High-Tenacity Uncombed Cotton Single Yarn 60 nm
This is a single yarn made from uncombed cotton fibers, containing at least 85% cotton by weight, with a yarn number exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm (measured as 300 tex or finer equivalent). Classified under HTS 5205.14.20.00 as it is not sewing thread, not put up for retail sale, and meets the fineness criteria for uncombed single cotton yarn. Commonly used in weaving fabrics requiring strength without extensive processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from combed fibers
Combed cotton yarns shift to 5205.24 due to additional processing removing short fibers, changing fiber quality classification.
If multiple (plied or folded) yarn
Multiple yarns from single uncombed yarns fall under 5206, as they are twisted or folded constructions rather than singles.
If staple fibers exceed 85% and spun into synthetic blend
Blends dropping below 85% cotton move to Chapter 55 for synthetic/cotton staple fiber yarns.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn number using official nm formula (meters/kg / 1000) to confirm 52-80 nm range; fractions disregarded per US notes
• Provide lab certification for >=85% cotton content and uncombed fiber status to avoid reclassification to combed yarns
• Ensure not put up for retail sale (e.g
• no consumer packaging) to prevent shift to Chapter 52 retail provisions
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