Raw Unmercerized Cotton Yarn 120 nm Single

A high-fineness single yarn from uncombed, unbleached cotton (>85% cotton), measuring 120 nm, not mercerized, for bulk textile production. It matches HTS 5205.15.10.00 precisely due to its unprocessed state, uncombed fibers, and metric count over 80 nm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.9%+35.0%44.9%
🇲🇽Mexico9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇨🇦Canada9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇩🇪Germany9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇯🇵Japan9.9%+10.0%19.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5205.31.00.00Lower: 40.8% vs 44.9%

If combed fibers and unbleached

Combed fiber yarns move to 5205.3x subheadings, as combing process alters fiber quality under Chapter 52 distinctions.

5205Same rate: 44.9%

If bleached

Bleaching changes classification to 5205.16, as processing state (unbleached vs bleached) determines specific subheading.

5506.10.00.00Lower: 40% vs 44.9%

If synthetic fibers exceed 15%

Blends with >15% synthetics shift out of Chapter 52 to Chapter 55 for man-made staple fibers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use official nm calculation (actual meters/kg divided by 1,000) including single yarns in multiples if applicable, per US note definitions

Include supplier certification of unbleached/unmercerized status and staple length details to align with cotton quota restrictions

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as combed; request fiber analysis to confirm uncombed classification

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