160/2 Mercerized Combed Ring Spun Cotton Yarn from China
Fine 160/2 ply combed cotton yarn, ring spun and mercerized for luster, singles >120 nm, 85%+ cotton for poplin shirting. Bulk mill supply. 5205.48.00.20 covers mercerized or not, based on base yarn specs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Mercerization doesn't change HTS but document for quality claims; focus on pre-mercer nm measurement
• Test for cotton % post-chemical treatment to confirm >85% threshold