Combed Compact Cotton 48 Nm Cabled Yarn

High-tenacity cabled yarn from combed cotton fibers, compact ring spun at 48 nm per single yarn, over 85% cotton, designed for durable denim and shirting fabrics. The compact spinning minimizes yarn imperfections, enhancing weave quality. Falls under HTS 5205.43.0021 for its specific nm range, folding, and compact ring method without retail packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.6%+35.0%43.6%
🇲🇽Mexico8.6%+10.0%18.6%
🇨🇦Canada8.6%+10.0%18.6%
🇩🇪Germany8.6%+10.0%18.6%
🇯🇵Japan8.6%+10.0%18.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5205.44.00Higher: 44.9% vs 43.6%

If single yarn exceeds 52 nm

Higher fineness (thinner) yarns over 52 nm per single classify in 5205.44.

5509.12.00.00Higher: 45.6% vs 43.6%

If made from cotton staple fibers (not combed cotton)

Synthetic or blended staple fiber yarns fall under Chapter 55, not pure cotton Chapter 52.

5208.19.40Lower: 42% vs 43.6%

If woven into plain weave fabric

Once processed into fabric, it shifts from yarn (5205) to woven cotton fabrics (5208).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed spinning process documentation proving compact ring method (301) to distinguish from standard ring spun

Conduct fiber content analysis per AATCC standards to confirm >85% cotton and combed fibers

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect nm declaration by using post-sizing weight removal for accurate measurement

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