Combed Cotton 48 Nm Single Yarn for Denim Weaving
This is a high-quality single yarn made from combed cotton fibers with a fineness of 48 nm (exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm), containing at least 85% cotton by weight. It is unbleached and designed specifically for warp in denim fabric production on industrial looms, not packaged for retail sale. Classified under HTS 5205.23.00 due to its metric yarn number range and single yarn status from combed fibers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from uncombed fibers
Uncombed single yarns in the same nm range fall under 5205.33.00, as combing process determines the heading distinction.
If multiple (folded) yarn
If the yarn is plied or folded from two or more single strands, it shifts to heading 5207 for multiple cotton yarns.
If finer than 52 nm
Yarns exceeding 52 nm are classified in 5205.21.00, based on precise nm measurement per chapter US notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn fineness using the nm formula (meters per kg / 1000) from US notes to confirm 43-52 nm range and avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates documenting combed fibers and cotton content ≥85% for CBP compliance; retain production records
• Beware of retail packaging pitfalls—ensure yarn is in bulk cones or beams for industrial use to qualify under this non-retail subheading
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Pima Combed Cotton 50 Nm Single Yarn
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Combed Cotton 44 Nm Single Yarn Bleached
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Upland Combed Cotton 49 Nm Single Yarn
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