Combed Cotton Single Yarn 48 nm from Germany

This is a single yarn made from combed cotton fibers, with a metric yarn number of 48 nm (exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm), containing at least 85% cotton by weight. It is not put up for retail sale, intended for industrial weaving or knitting applications. Classified under HTS 5205.23.00.90 as other single combed cotton yarn in this fineness range per U.S. note definitions for nm measurement.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

18.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify nm count using official formula (actual meters/kg divided by 1,000, multiplied by single yarns) and provide lab test certificates to CBP for classification

Ensure documentation proves combed fibers and >=85% cotton content; subject to cotton yarn quotas if from non-WTO countries

Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; common pitfall is incorrect fiber purity declaration leading to penalties