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Combed Cotton Ring Spun Nm 10/2 Plied Yarn from China

This is a multiple (folded) cotton yarn made from combed fibers, ring spun with an Nm number of 10 per single yarn (301 metric), containing over 85% cotton, not intended for retail sale. It is used primarily in weaving mills for producing high-quality fabrics like shirting or upholstery. Classified under 5205.41.0020 due to its ring spinning method, combed fibers, and Nm not exceeding 14 per single yarn.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify exact Nm calculation per US Note using actual meters/kg divided by 1,000 and multiplied by single yarns to ensure ≤14 nm per single yarn

Provide mill certificates confirming combed fibers, ring spinning (301), and >85% cotton content to avoid reclassification

Monitor quantitative limits on raw cotton inputs; ensure origin complies with WTO rules to prevent entry denial