210s Mercerized Combed Cotton 2-Ply Yarn from China
Mercerized 2-ply yarn from combed cotton fibers, single yarn metric number exceeding 210 (<83.33 decitex), ≥85% cotton. Enhanced luster for dress linings. Classifies HTS 5205.48.00.90 despite mercerization as chemical treatment doesn't change fiber classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Mercerization certificates acceptable; treatment doesn't alter HTS fiber content classification
• Test post-mercerization to confirm decitex hasn't changed due to fiber swelling
• Declare luster enhancement process but emphasize unchanged combed cotton base material