Combed Mercerized Cotton 32 nm 2-Ply Yarn from China
Mercerized for luster 2-ply combed cotton yarn, 32 nm singles, 90% cotton, enhances dye uptake for fashion knits. Bulk for mills. Mercerizing doesn't change HTS 5205.42.00 classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Mercerizing proof OK but doesn't alter yarn heading—focus on base cotton specs
• Luster claims secondary; fiber content primary for 85% threshold
• Wash tests may be required to remove treatment effects for nm accuracy