Ne 160s Upland Combed Ring Spun Cotton Yarn from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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