125/2 Combed Mercerized Cotton Yarn from China
Two-ply combed cotton yarn at 125 metric number, mercerized for luster, 85%+ cotton in industrial packaging for poplin and broadcloth. Enhances dye uptake and strength. Still 5205.48.00 as mercerizing doesn't change yarn heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Mercerizing doesn't affect HTS but document for quality claims
• Remove excessive caustic sizing before weight/count tests
• Separate mercerized from unmercerized to avoid average misclass