Compact Ring Spun Cotton 42 Nm Folded Yarn
This is a high-count multiple (folded) yarn made from combed cotton fibers, with single yarn exceeding 41 nm (numbered 42 nm), produced using compact ring spinning technology for superior strength and uniformity. Classified under HTS 5205.42.0021 due to its compact spinning method, high metric number exceeding 41 nm, and being multiple yarn not for retail sale with 85%+ cotton content. The nm measurement follows US note standards, calculated as meters per kg divided by 1000 times single strands.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not compact spun but conventional ring spun
Compact spinning uses special technology for reduced hairiness; without it, falls under standard ring spun subheading 5205.41
If single yarn nm exceeds 43
Higher fineness pushes to next bracket; precise nm measurement via US note method determines subheading
If put up for retail sale in consumer packaging
Retail presentation shifts from bulk yarn heading 52.05 to 52.07 for packaged yarns
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify nm count via lab testing using US note formulas (e.g
• actual meters/kg /1000 * strands) to confirm >41 nm; obtain certificate of combed fibers and compact spinning process; watch for quantitative limits on cotton inputs per US notes
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