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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.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5205.32.00Higher: 42.3% vs 40.8%

If for carded Pima-type fibers

Lack of combing process moves to carded subheadings 5205.3, coarser preparation.

5206.21.00Higher: 44.2% vs 40.8%

If colored or dyed

Yarns of different colors classify in 5206, separating from unbleached/undyed 5205.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 40.8%

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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