120/2 Combed Cotton Yarn for Fine Shirting
This is a two-ply combed cotton yarn where each single yarn measures 120 metric number (less than 83.33 decitex), containing over 85% cotton, not intended for retail sale. It is used in weaving high-quality dress shirts and blouses due to its smoothness and strength from combed fibers. Classified under 5205.48.00 as multiple folded yarn of combed cotton fibers exceeding 120 metric number per single yarn.
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If of carded fibers
Carded cotton yarns fall under 5205.42.00, as combing process distinguishes subheadings for finer, smoother yarns.
If put up for retail sale
Yarns packaged for consumer sale shift to Chapter 52 heading 5207, excluding bulk industrial yarns.
If single yarn, not multiple or cabled
Single untwisted yarns classify under 5205.31.00; folding or cabling changes to multiple yarn provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify nm count per US Note using meters/kg divided by 1,000 and multiplied by single yarns to confirm <83.33 decitex
• Provide mill certificates confirming combed fibers and >85% cotton content to avoid reclassification to carded yarn headings
• Monitor quantitative restrictions on raw cotton inputs; ensure origin documentation for non-WTO countries
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