Ne 300s Mercerized Combed Cotton Ring Spun Yarn from China
Exceptionally fine mercerized combed cotton single yarn, ring spun at 300 metric number (33 decitex), over 85% cotton, non-retail cones. Classed in HTS 5205.28.00.20 despite luster treatment, as mercerization doesn't alter fiber/spinning classification per HTS rules. For micro-denier fabrics and lace.
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
• Mercerization doesn't change HTS but declare it for value; provide pre/post weight data
• High fineness risks breakage; specify packaging (cone size, tension) in commercial invoice
• Confirm ring vs mule spinning; only ring qualifies for .28 subheading