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.

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.

5205.31.00.00Lower: 40.8% vs 44.2%

If containing 85% or more cotton

Purer cotton content shifts to unblended cotton yarn heading 5205.

5509.12.00.00Higher: 45.6% vs 44.2%

If predominant synthetic fiber content

If polyester exceeds 50%, classifies as synthetic yarn of Chapter 55.

5207.10.00.00Lower: 35% vs 44.2%

If combed fibers instead of uncombed

Combed cotton processing moves to heading 5207.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm under 85% cotton for Chapter 52 classification

Provide mill certificates documenting nm measurement per US note formula (actual meters/kg divided by 1,000)

Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification under Chapter 55 synthetic yarns

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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.

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.

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.