4-Ply Uncombed Cotton Weaving Yarn 16 nm

Four-ply folded yarn of uncombed cotton (>85% by weight), 16 nm per single yarn, designed for power looms in fabric production. Not retail-packaged, with fineness confirmed by total single yarns per US note (b). HTS 5205.32.00.00 applies to its multi-strand uncombed nature and 14-43 nm range.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.3%+35.0%42.3%
🇲🇽Mexico7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇨🇦Canada7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇩🇪Germany7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇯🇵Japan7.3%+10.0%17.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

5205.43.00Higher: 43.6% vs 42.3%

If combed and exceeding 43 nm

Coarser combed multi-ply yarns (>43 nm) are in 5205.43; combing process and fineness shift subheading.

5206.32.00.00Higher: 44.2% vs 42.3%

If <85% cotton blended with other fibers

Mixed yarns under 85% cotton classify in 5206, with cotton not predominant per chapter relative provisions.

5208.19.40Lower: 42% vs 42.3%

If for industrial fabric weaving sets

If imported as part of a loom set with fabric intent, may shift to 5208 fabrics; individual yarn stays in 5205.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'multiple folded yarn, uncombed, not retail' to distinguish from single yarns or retail products during customs exam

Monitor aggregate quotas under 5201/5202 notes; provide staple length docs if challenged on raw cotton lineage

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.

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.

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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

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35 nm 3-Fold Cotton Ply Yarn

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