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Combed Cotton Single Yarn 150 Metric Number from Germany

This is a high-count single yarn made from combed cotton fibers, measuring approximately 66.67 decitex (150 metric number), containing over 85% cotton by weight. It is not packaged for retail sale and is intended for industrial weaving or knitting applications. Classified under HTS 5205.28.00.90 as single yarn of combed fibers finer than 83.33 decitex.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify yarn metric number using official nm calculation (meters/kg /1000) to confirm <83.33 decitex; provide lab test reports if challenged

• Include certificates proving combed fibers and >85% cotton content; note quantitative restrictions on cotton imports by country

• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; declare as bulk industrial yarn with end-use documentation