Poly-Cotton 10 nm Folded Yarn from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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