Ne 16 Combed Cotton Ring Spun Single Yarn

Medium-count single yarn (Ne 16, ~16 nm) from combed cotton fibers, ring spun for strength and smoothness, 85%+ cotton, bulk packaged for knitting mills producing denim or casual wear fabrics. HTS 5205.22.0020 applies to its single yarn form, combed quality, ring method, and count range.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.3%+35.0%42.3%
🇲🇽Mexico7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇨🇦Canada7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇩🇪Germany7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇯🇵Japan7.3%+10.0%17.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

5205.21.00Lower: 40.8% vs 42.3%

If yarn number 80 nm or more but under uncombed

Uncombed versions of similar count classify under 5205.32.0020, as combing is key distinguisher.

5206.22.00.00Higher: 44.2% vs 42.3%

If colored or dyed

Dyed or colored combed single yarns move to heading 5206, separate from greige yarns in 5205.

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 42.3%

If woven into denim fabric

Once woven into qualifying denim fabric (3/4-thread twill per note), classifies under 5209.42 as fabric, not yarn.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use approved nm measurement (actual meters/kg divided by 1000) and provide spinning mill certifications for ring process verification

Avoid retail put-up (e.g

small balls <1kg); declare as industrial input to stay in 5205