Ne 20/1 Combed Cotton-Spandex Blend Yarn from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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