48/1 Combed Cotton-Viscose Single Yarn
A fine single yarn of combed cotton blended with viscose (under 85% cotton), measuring 48 nm, ideal for knitting sheer fabrics. Not intended for retail, it's supplied in industrial cones for textile mills. Meets the 43-52 nm range per US note definitions for yarn numbering.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 85%+ cotton content
Higher cotton percentage moves it to combed cotton yarn heading 5205.
If fineness exceeds 52 nm
Metric number over 52 nm shifts to the next fineness subheading.
If containing elastomeric filament
Addition of spandex or elastane reclassifies under synthetic filament yarns.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document fiber blend ratios precisely; blends must be lab-certified to confirm <85% cotton
• Calculate nm accurately using actual meters per kg divided by 1000, as per US notes for Chapter 52
• Ensure no sewing thread features like high twist; industrial bulk packaging prevents retail misclassification
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60/2 Combed Cotton-Polyester Blend Yarn
This single yarn is made from combed cotton fibers blended with polyester to contain less than 85% cotton by weight, with a fineness exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm. It is designed for industrial weaving applications and not packaged for retail sale. The high metric number indicates its fine quality suitable for lightweight fabrics.
50/1 Combed Cotton-Acrylic Blend Yarn
Single yarn featuring combed cotton less than 85% blended with acrylic, at 50 nm fineness (43-52 nm range). Used in weaving apparel fabrics, supplied in large cones for manufacturers, not retail. Complies with tariff definitions for non-retail, combed fiber yarns.
45/1 Combed 70/30 Cotton-Poly Yarn
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.
52/1 Combed Cotton-Modal Blend Yarn
Fine 52 nm single yarn of combed cotton under 85% mixed with modal rayon, for premium knitwear. Bulk industrial supply, not retail. Precisely within 43-52 nm for tariff purposes.
46/1 Combed 80/20 Cotton-Lycra Yarn
80% combed cotton / 20% Lycra blend single yarn at 46 nm fineness. Stretch yarn for activewear, industrial cones only. Fits <85% cotton, combed single yarn criteria.
49/1 Combed Cotton-Wool Blend Yarn
Combed cotton under 85% blended with wool merino, 49 nm single yarn for suiting fabrics. Industrial production yarn, not for consumers.