125/2 Combed Mercerized Cotton Yarn from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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