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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exceeding 14 nm but ≤192 nm
Finer combed single yarns (over 14 nm) move to 5205.22 subheading.
If containing ≥85% synthetic staple fibers blended
Blends with synthetics ≥85% shift to Chapter 55 man-made staple fiber yarns.
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
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