160/2 Mercerized Combed Ring Spun Cotton Yarn from Germany
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 — 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
• 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