Combed Cotton Ring Spun Single Yarn 14 Nm from Germany

This is a single yarn made from combed cotton fibers, ring spun with a metric count of 14 nm, containing over 85% cotton by weight and not intended for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5205.21.00.20 due to its ring spinning method, combed fiber quality, and yarn number not exceeding 14 nm, as defined by U.S. notes for nm calculation (meters per kg divided by 1,000). Primarily used in weaving mills for high-quality fabrics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify nm count using official formula (actual meters/kg / 1000) with lab testing, as fractions are disregarded per U.S. notes

Provide mill certificates confirming >85% cotton content, combed fibers, and ring spinning to avoid reclassification

Monitor quantitative limits on raw cotton inputs; ensure origin docs for non-WTO countries to prevent entry denial