80/20 Cotton-Spandex 13 nm Stretch Yarn
Folded stretch yarn with 80% uncombed cotton and 20% spandex core, 13 nm single yarn, for blended knit fabrics. Under 5206.31.00.00 as mixed cotton multiple yarn ≤14 nm, not retail. Essential for activewear base fabrics.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If spandex filament is primary
Elastomeric filament dominance classifies as synthetic.
If pure cotton uncombed multiple
No synthetic blend meets 85% cotton threshold.
If knitted or crocheted fabric form
Post-processing into knit fabric changes chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify core-spun construction in technical specs for proper multiple yarn ID
• Confirm total single yarns count including those in cabling
• Separate from pure cotton imports to manage quota allocations
Related Products under HTS 5206.31.00.00
Poly-Cotton 10 nm Folded Yarn
Multiple folded yarn containing 80% cotton and 20% polyester, with uncombed fibers and average yarn number not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn. Classified under HTS 5206.31.00.00 as it meets the criteria for mixed cotton yarn under 85% cotton content, not for retail sale. Used primarily in weaving upholstery and canvas fabrics.
Cotton-Viscose 12 nm Cabled Yarn
Cabled yarn blend of 75% uncombed cotton and 25% viscose, not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn, intended for industrial textile production. Falls under 5206.31.00.00 due to mixed fiber composition under 85% cotton and multiple yarn structure. Commonly used for workwear fabrics and towels.
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.
Cotton-Acrylic 11 nm Canvas Warp Yarn
Multiple warp yarn of 82% uncombed cotton and 18% acrylic, 11 nm single yarn count, for canvas and sailcloth production. Classified in 5206.31.00.00 for low-cotton blend, uncombed multiple yarn not for retail. Yarn number calculated per US note standards.
75% Cotton 9 nm Towel Weft Yarn
Cabled weft yarn blending 75% uncombed cotton with 25% modal, 9 nm per single yarn for terry towel manufacturing. HTS 5206.31.00.00 due to <85% cotton, multiple structure, industrial packaging. Complies with nm measurement excluding selvage per notes.
Cotton-Lyocell 7 nm Industrial Yarn
Multiple industrial yarn of 78% uncombed cotton and 22% lyocell, 7 nm per single yarn for bulk fabric production. HTS 5206.31.00.00 classification for low-cotton multiple yarn, calculated per official US formulas. Used in denim and workwear.