12/2 Uncombed Cotton Industrial Yarn

Very coarse 12/2 folded uncombed cotton yarn (>85%), single ≤14 nm, in cones for industrial felts or bags. HTS 5205.31.00.00 for non-retail coarse multiple uncombed cotton per US nm definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5201.00.34Lower: 35% vs 40.8%

If raw cotton bale, not spun

Unspun cotton fibers classify under 5201 raw cotton headings with quotas.

5206.41.00.00Higher: 44.2% vs 40.8%

If <85% cotton blend

Mixed yarns 52-85% cotton use 5206 multiple yarn subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure declaration specifies 'not for retail' with commercial invoices showing mill end-use

Comply with cotton waste quotas if yarn includes roving waste components

Test for excessive sizing removal in weight calc to match tariff number

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