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90 Metric Number Combed Cotton Cabled Yarn for Towels from Germany

A cabled yarn of combed cotton fibers, each single yarn at 90 Nm (111 decitex), over 85% cotton, bulk packaged for industrial terry towel production. Classified in HTS 5205.46.00.90 for its folded/cabled structure, fineness (106.38-125 decitex per single), and non-retail form as defined in chapter notes. Used in weaving absorbent towel fabrics requiring high-quality combed yarns.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document yarn structure (multiple/cabled) with manufacturer specs and count total single yarns for nm calculation per U.S. note formulas like N = BYT/1,000

• Ensure no retail packaging; bulk cones or beams only, as 'put up for retail sale' excludes from heading 5205

• Test for excessive sizing and remove per U.S. notes before weight/yarn number determination to prevent misclassification