Combed Compact 55 Nm Folded Yarn for Denim
Folded yarn of combed cotton, compact ring spun at 55 nm singles, 85%+ cotton, optimized for warp in denim production matching subheading note criteria for colored yarns. Supplied in bulk for industrial use, not retail. HTS 5205.44.0021 applies due to compact spinning designation and yarn metrics.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn number exceeds 80 nm per single
Subheading breaks by yarn fineness: 52-80 nm is 5205.44, finer >80 nm goes to 5205.46.
If from carded rather than combed fibers
Combed fibers classify in 5205; carded cotton yarns fall under 5204 regardless of spinning.
If it's textured polyester filament yarn instead
End-use similar but material changes to Chapter 54 synthetic filament yarns.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label yarns clearly with nm count and spinning type; customs may test via formulas like N = BYT/1,000 from Chapter notes
• Avoid common pitfall of excessive sizing; desize samples for accurate weight-based yarn number calculation
• For denim-bound yarns, prepare for potential downstream fabric classification scrutiny under 5209.42 denim provisions
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