50/3 Uncombed Cotton Plied Yarn
A 3-fold uncombed cotton yarn where single yarns are in the 43-52 nm range, over 85% cotton, designed for industrial textile production like upholstery fabrics. Not for retail, it's supplied in cones for weaving mills. Fits HTS 5205.33.00.00 for multiple/cabled uncombed yarns in this fineness.
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 ≤43 nm
Coarser uncombed multiple yarns (≤43 nm/single) go to 5205.32; fineness determines subheading within uncombed category.
If <85% cotton
Yarns with 50-84% cotton content classify under heading 5206, separate from high-cotton 5205 yarns.
If primarily polyester-cotton blend
Blended filament yarns with synthetics dominant fall under Chapter 54 polyester headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document exact ply structure and single yarn nm via lab testing; U.S. notes specify formulas like N = BYT/1,000 for average yarn number
• Check origin-specific quotas for uncombed cotton under 5201 notes, as this yarn derives from restricted staple lengths
• Avoid common error of declaring as sewing thread, which requires 5204; ensure commercial invoices specify 'not for retail'
Related Products under HTS 5205.33.00.00
60/2 Uncombed Cotton Yarn
This is a 2-ply folded cotton yarn made from uncombed fibers, with each single yarn exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm, containing at least 85% cotton by weight. It is not intended for retail sale and is used in weaving fine fabrics like shirting or lightweight apparel. Classified under HTS 5205.33.00.00 due to its uncombed multiple yarn structure and specified metric yarn number range.
50/2 Grey Uncombed Cotton Yarn
Undyed 2-fold uncombed cotton yarn (50 nm singles), 85%+ cotton, cones for greige fabric weaving. Not retail-put-up. Precisely HTS 5205.33.00.00 for uncombed plied yarns 43-52 nm.
46/2 Uncombed Cotton Hosiery Yarn
2-ply uncombed cotton yarn at 46 nm singles, ≥85% cotton, for circular knitting hosiery production. Industrial bobbins. Classed in HTS 5205.33.00.00 per nm, uncombed multiple specs.
49/2 Uncombed Pima Cotton Yarn
Pima variety 2-ply uncombed yarn (49 nm singles), 85%+ cotton, for premium sheeting. Bulk mill supply. HTS 5205.33.00.00 fits uncombed fineness range.
44/3 Folded Uncombed Cotton Yarn
3-fold uncombed cotton yarn from 44 nm singles, high cotton content, for apparel twills. HTS 5205.33.00.00.
51/2 Uncombed Egyptian Cotton Yarn
Fine 51 nm 2-ply uncombed Egyptian cotton yarn, 85%+, for luxury linens. Bulk. HTS 5205.33.00.00.