Poly-Cotton Combed Ring-Spun Yarn 20 Nm from Germany
Multiple folded yarn made from combed fibers blending 70% cotton with 30% polyester, measuring 20 Nm per single yarn. This yarn falls under HTS 5206.42.00.00 because it contains less than 85% cotton, is multiple or cabled, and the single yarn fineness exceeds 14 Nm but not 43 Nm. It's used in weaving for apparel fabrics requiring strength and smoothness.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing as blends under 85% cotton determine chapter 52 classification
• Provide mill certificates confirming Nm measurement per US note formula for single yarns in multiple structure
• Avoid misclassification as sewing thread (5204) by ensuring not put up for retail sale