45/1 Combed 70/30 Cotton-Poly Yarn from Germany
70% combed cotton / 30% polyester single yarn at 45 nm, under 85% cotton threshold for this HTS. Fine gauge for shirting and blouses, imported in industrial spools. Yarn number calculated per Chapter 52 US note formulas.
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
• Label cones clearly with nm value and blend %; discrepancies lead to audits
• Industrial use affidavits help distinguish from retail yarn
• Test for sizing removal in weight calculations per US note (b)