Combed Cotton 90 Nm Folded Yarn for Denim Weaving

This is a multiple (folded) yarn made from combed cotton fibers, with each single yarn measuring approximately 111 decitex (90 metric number), containing over 85% cotton by weight and not intended for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5205.46.00.90 due to its specific fineness range (less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex) and combed fiber quality, used primarily in industrial weaving of denim fabrics. The 'nm' metric is calculated as per U.S. notes, confirming the 90 Nm classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

5205.43.00Lower: 43.6% vs 47%

If single yarn, not multiple or folded

Single yarns of combed cotton in this fineness range classify under 5205.43, as heading 5205 distinguishes single from multiple/cabled yarns.

5205Same rate: 47%

If made from carded fibers instead of combed

Carded cotton yarns fall under 5205.3x subheadings, while combed are in 5205.4x per HTS structure for fiber preparation quality.

5509.12.00.00Lower: 45.6% vs 47%

If containing <85% cotton, primarily synthetic

Yarns of synthetic staple fibers with >=85% but <100% cotton shift to Chapter 55; cotton-dominant but below threshold moves out of Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact decitex measurement per single yarn using the nm formula in U.S. notes (actual meters per kg divided by 1,000, multiplied by single yarns) to confirm 80-94 Nm range

Provide lab test reports certifying >85% cotton content and combed fibers; declare as not for retail sale to avoid Chapter 52 retail provisions

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as sewing thread (Chapter 52 exclusions) or single yarn, which shifts to different subheadings

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