Egyptian Combed Cotton 85 Nm Cabled Yarn from Germany
Premium cabled yarn from long-staple Egyptian combed cotton, single yarn at 85 nm (117 decitex), over 85% cotton by weight, supplied in industrial cones. Used for high-end shirting and upholstery fabrics requiring twist strength. Fits 5205.46.00 due to combed multiple yarn specs and non-retail presentation.
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
• Note Egypt's quota allocation under 5201 notes for upstream cotton; ensure fiber origin traceability to avoid quantitative limits
• Submit metric number certification via approved lab; fractions disregarded per US note (b)
• Avoid mixing with synthetic fibers exceeding 15% or risk reclassification to blended yarn headings like 5509