55 nm 2-Ply Combed Cotton Yarn from China

Two-ply folded yarn from combed cotton, single yarn at 55 nm (52-80 nm range), ≥85% cotton, bulk industrial packaging. Used for high-thread-count bed linens. HTS 5205.44.00 applies to its folded structure and specified fineness of combed fibers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Label shipments clearly as 'not for retail sale' with cone weights >5kg to maintain industrial classification

Retain production records showing combing process to differentiate from carded yarns

Check for country-specific quotas on upstream cotton under 5201 if traceability required