3-Ply Carded Cotton Yarn 30 nm
A 3-ply cabled yarn from uncombed cotton fibers, single yarn fineness of 30 nm, comprising at least 85% cotton, supplied in bulk for industrial use. The nm is calculated per US note as meters per kg adjusted for multiple strands. Falls under 5205.32.00.00 due to uncombed multi-ply construction and specified yarn number range.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If single yarn under 14 nm
Finer uncombed multi-ply yarns (<14 nm per single) fall into 5205.31, differentiated by yarn number thresholds in subheadings.
If staple fibers exceed 85% and spun with synthetics
Blends dropping below 85% cotton move to Chapter 55 for man-made staple fiber yarns, based on predominant fiber composition.
If further woven into denim fabric
Processed into 3/4-thread twill denim (warp one color, weft lighter) classifies as fabric under 5209.42 per subheading note definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct yarn count testing post-sizing removal via boiling to match US note formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) for accurate nm declaration
• Include country-of-origin certification; check against cotton import quotas in 5201 notes based on staple length to prevent entry refusal
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as sewing thread—ensure declaration specifies 'not sewing thread' with no retail put-up
Related Products under HTS 5205.32.00.00
2-Ply Uncombed Cotton Yarn 20 nm
This is a multiple (folded) 2-ply cotton yarn made from uncombed fibers, with a single yarn number of 20 nm (exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm), containing over 85% cotton by weight. It is not intended for retail sale and is used in textile manufacturing for weaving fabrics. Classification under 5205.32.00.00 reflects its uncombed state, yarn fineness, and multi-ply construction as per Chapter 52 notes on nm measurement.
Multi-Ply 25 nm Uncombed Cotton Warp Yarn
Multi-folded warp yarn of uncombed cotton (85%+), 25 nm single yarn metric, for shuttleless weaving machines. Industrial bulk form, nm derived from fabric-equivalent formulas in US notes. HTS 5205.32.00.00 captures its fiber prep, construction, and fineness specs.
Uncombed 18 nm Cabled Cotton Filling Yarn
Cabled filling yarn, uncombed cotton >85%, 18 nm singles, for weft insertion in looms. Not retail, nm via ST/10 method for precision. 5205.32.00.00 for uncombed cabled yarn fineness.
22 nm Multi-Strand Uncombed Cotton Yarn
Multi-stranded folded yarn from uncombed fibers, 22 nm single, >85% cotton, industrial supply. US note nm ignores fractions. Under 5205.32.00.00 precisely.
35 nm 3-Fold Cotton Ply Yarn
3-fold ply uncombed cotton yarn, 35 nm, >85%, for upholstery fabrics. Bulk, per notes.
15 nm Doubled Uncombed Cotton Yarn
Doubled uncombed cotton yarn at 15 nm single, >85%, weaving grade.