Ne 20/1 Combed Cotton-Spandex Blend Yarn

Single yarn equivalent to Ne 20/1 (about 33 nm), combed cotton less than 85% blended with spandex for stretch fabrics. Supplied in industrial hanks for knitting machines. Classified in 5206.22.00.00 for its metric count range, combed processing, and non-retail cotton blend status.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.2%+35.0%44.2%
🇲🇽Mexico9.2%+10.0%19.2%
🇨🇦Canada9.2%+10.0%19.2%
🇩🇪Germany9.2%+10.0%19.2%
🇯🇵Japan9.2%+10.0%19.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5205.31.00.00Lower: 40.8% vs 44.2%

If for uncombed versions with ≥85% cotton

Carded pure cotton yarns go to 5205.31, with separate quota considerations.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 44.2%

If heavily sized or treated as imitation text

Excessive finishing may classify as imitation textile fibers rather than yarn.

5206.12.00.00Same rate: 44.2%

If measuring under 14 nm (coarser)

Lower fineness ranges fall into 5206.12 for different market segments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include stretch test results if spandex content affects weight calculations for cotton percentage

Use boiling method to remove sizing before weight-based nm determination as per US notes

Declare as industrial yarn only; retail cones risk reclassification under consumer goods headings

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