70/30 Cotton-Poly 8 nm Upholstery Yarn

Folded yarn with 70% uncombed cotton and 30% polyester, 8 nm per single yarn, for heavy-duty upholstery weaving. HTS 5206.31.00.00 applies as mixed cotton yarn under 85%, not retail packaged. Meets US note nm calculation for tariff purposes.

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.

5512.11.00Higher: 47% vs 44.2%

If for industrial woven fabrics from this yarn

After weaving into fabric with <85% cotton, shifts to Chapter 55.

5206.32.00.00Same rate: 44.2%

If single yarn exceeds 14 nm but ≤192 nm

Higher nm single yarns use different subheading 5206.32.

5205.32.00.00Lower: 42.3% vs 44.2%

If cotton content reaches 85%+

Threshold fiber content determines pure vs mixed cotton headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document average yarn number using official formula BT/Z to confirm ≤14 nm

Ensure no certified handloom designation to avoid 5209 fabric headings

Separate shipments from pure cotton to prevent blending quota issues

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