2/16 nm Cabled Cotton Yarn for Denim from China
Cabled 2-ply yarn (16 nm singles) from uncombed cotton fibers (>85%), used specifically for warp in denim production. Bulk spools for mills, nm per US note accounting for cabled structure. Classified in 5205.32.00.00 for uncombed multi-ply yarn in the 14-43 nm range.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Reference subheading notes for potential denim end-use but classify as yarn; include mill contracts proving industrial non-retail intent
• Test for excessive sizing and desize before nm calc to comply with US note (b) weight measurement protocols