Pima Combed Cotton Yarn 12 nm Single

High-quality single yarn from combed Pima cotton (extra-long staple), 85%+ cotton, 12 nm fineness, used in premium shirting fabrics. Classified under HTS 5205.21.00.90 for industrial use, single unplied yarn of combed fibers not over 14 nm, excluding sewing thread.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5205.22.00Higher: 42.3% vs 40.8%

If exceeding 14 nm but ≤192 nm

Finer combed single yarns (over 14 nm) move to 5205.22 subheading.

5509.12.00.00Higher: 45.6% vs 40.8%

If containing ≥85% synthetic staple fibers blended

Blends with synthetics ≥85% shift to Chapter 55 man-made staple fiber yarns.

5205.42.00.90Higher: 41.5% vs 40.8%

If retail packaged version

Retail presentation changes classification within the same yarn specs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include staple length certification (Pima typically >34.925 mm) but note quotas under 5201.00.60 may indirectly affect supply chain

Use boiling or desizing to accurately measure weight for nm calculation per US note formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000)

Declare as 'not sewing thread' with end-use statement to prevent misclassification