16 Nm Folded Combed Cotton Yarn for Towels
Folded yarn of combed cotton fibers at 16 nm per single, >85% cotton content, bulk packaged for terry towel manufacturing. Provides the necessary bulk and absorbency for towel weaving on industrial looms. Classified in 5205.42.0060 as other non-retail folded combed cotton yarn 14-43 nm.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for uncombed carded fibers
Carded (not combed) multiple yarn in this nm range falls under 5205.31; processing level determines subheading.
If partially synthetic textured yarn
Textured filament yarns with cotton component classify in Chapter 54 man-made filaments.
If certified hand-loomed plain weave fabric
If woven into certified hand-loomed fabric prior to export, it shifts from yarn to 5208 fabric heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include mill test certificate verifying combed fibers and exact nm count using BYT/1000 formula
• Ensure no retail put-up (e.g
• >5kg cones) to stay out of 5207; document end-use as weaving yarn
• Monitor staple length origins per US notes to avoid quota violations on underlying cotton
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