120/2 Combed Cotton Yarn for Fine Shirting from China

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.

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

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

120/2 Combed Cotton Yarn for Fine Shirting from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5205.48.00