40 nm 2-Ply Carded Cotton Yarn
2-ply yarn from carded (uncombed) cotton staples (>85%), 40 nm per single, nearing upper fineness limit for medium fabrics. Bulk cones for knitting/weaving, calculated per total single yarns. Fits 5205.32.00.00 as multi-ply uncombed in specified nm band.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If combed version of same specs
Combed multi-ply 14-43 nm in 5206.4; fiber processing (combed vs uncombed) dictates heading.
If duck weave fabric form
Woven into plain weave >85% cotton (14+ cm²/tx²) becomes 5208 fabric.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Boil-remove sizing for accurate gram per linear meter (Z) in nm formulas per US note (a)
• Segregate by staple length for quota compliance under 5201.00 subheadings
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.
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.