Combed Cotton 90 Nm Folded Yarn for Denim Weaving from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• 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