200s Pima Combed Cotton 2-Ply Weaving Yarn

Ultra-fine 2-ply yarn from American Pima combed cotton, single yarns under 83.33 decitex (200+ metric number), ≥85% cotton content. Intended for shuttleless loom weaving of luxury shirting. HTS 5205.48.00.90 applies to this high-end combed multiple yarn.

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.

5204.19.00.00Lower: 39.4% vs 47%

If sewing thread construction

High-twist fine yarns meeting sewing thread definitions classify under Chapter 52 heading 5204 regardless of end use

5208.19.40Lower: 42% vs 47%

If woven into plain weave fabric

Further processed into fabric changes classification from yarn to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics

5205.46.00Same rate: 47%

If measuring 76.21-83.33 decitex per single

Narrower fineness range (131-120 nm) shifts to adjacent subheading 5205.46 even for combed multi-ply

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use AATCC fiber analysis for precise cotton content verification; blends over 15% non-cotton risk reclassification

Declare exact metric number per single yarn using US note formula to confirm 5205.48 applicability

Avoid retail packaging - use large industrial cones (5+ kg) with manufacturer tags only

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