Ne 160s Upland Combed Ring Spun Cotton Yarn

Single yarn from Upland combed cotton, ring spun to 160 Nm (62.5 decitex), 85%+ cotton, industrial bulk form. HTS 5205.28.00.20 designation based on combed ring spun specs exceeding 120 metric number per official nm definition. Common in mid-to-high end poplin shirting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

5206.21.00.00Lower: 44.2% vs 47%

If bleached or scoured beyond greige

Processed (bleached) single yarns to 5206.2x; 5205 limited to unbleached state.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Upland staple often under quota scrutiny; link to 5201 notes for origin eligibility

Test for single yarn continuity; breaks indicate poor spinning disqualifying ring claim

Invoice yarn in kilograms with exact nm; mismatches trigger audits

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