Pima Combed Cotton Single Yarn 12 nm
Single yarn from extra-long staple Pima cotton, combed for smoothness, 12 nm count ideal for upholstery or towel weaving. Over 85% cotton, bulk packaged for manufacturers, not consumers. HTS 5205.21.00 applies to combed single cotton yarns ≤14 nm, measured per official US formulas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for carded Pima-type fibers
Lack of combing process moves to carded subheadings 5205.3, coarser preparation.
If colored or dyed
Yarns of different colors classify in 5206, separating from unbleached/undyed 5205.
If treated for textile industry machinery
Yarns specifically for looms/weaving machines move to Chapter 59 technical textiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use post-boiling weight for accurate Z' in yarn number formula; CBP may test for sizing removal compliance
• Declare origin precisely for quota access (e.g
• Peru for Pima); non-WTO countries often excluded
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