Poly-Cotton 48 nm Two-Ply Ring Spun Yarn from China

This multiple folded yarn combines 80% uncombed cotton with 20% polyester, featuring single yarn fineness exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm (48 nm average). It's designed for industrial weaving of apparel fabrics, not packaged for retail sale. Classified under 5206.33.00.00 due to its cotton content under 85%, uncombed fibers, and specified yarn number range per U.S. notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify nm count using US note formula (actual meters/kg ÷ 1000 × single yarns) with lab testing to confirm 43-52 nm range and <85% cotton via fiber analysis

Provide mill certificates documenting uncombed fiber processing and non-retail cone packaging to avoid reclassification

Monitor cotton yarn quotas if blended with high-staple cotton; declare exact composition to prevent 5205 misclassification