Combed Long-Staple Cotton 28 nm Twisted Yarn

Strongly twisted 2x2 multiple yarn from combed long-staple cotton, 28 nm singles (14-43 nm), 87% cotton, for upholstery and workwear fabrics. HTS 5205.42.00 for combed folded yarn parameters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

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5204.19.00Lower: 39.4% vs 41.5%

If imported as single yarns for later plying

Single yarn form, even combed fine count, uses 5204.19.00 before folding into multiples.

5608.19Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If plied into heavy industrial cord

Coarse plied yarns for non-apparel (ropes/nets) shift to Chapter 56 knotted netting materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Report exact twist multiplier (TPI/TPC) to confirm multiple yarn status vs. singles

Desize samples for accurate nm per Chapter 52 formula—warped yarns often oversized

Origin declarations critical for staple length quotas in 5201 if raw cotton history questioned

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