60/2 Combed Cotton-Polyester Blend Yarn

This multiple folded yarn consists of two combed single yarns, each exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm, containing 80% cotton and 20% polyester by weight. It is not put up for retail sale and is used in weaving fine shirting fabrics. The classification under 5206.43.00.00 reflects its unretail packaging, combed fiber processing, and specific metric yarn number range.

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.

5207Lower: 15% vs 44.2%

If containing 85% or more cotton

Purity threshold exceeds 85% cotton limit, moving to Chapter 52 heading 5207 for higher cotton content yarns.

5509.53.00Higher: 48.2% vs 44.2%

If put up for retail sale

Retail packaging changes classification from bulk industrial yarn to consumer sewing thread equivalents in synthetic fiber chapter.

5205.43.00Lower: 43.6% vs 44.2%

If single yarn, not multiple or cabled

Lacks folding or cabling; single strand yarns classify under 5205 regardless of cotton mix under 85%.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact yarn number using the official nm formula (meters/kg ÷ 1000 × single strands) after removing sizing, as fractions are disregarded

Provide lab test reports confirming <85% cotton content and combed fiber quality to avoid reclassification to pure cotton headings

Ensure no retail packaging; bulk spools only, as retail put-up shifts to Chapter 55 or higher duties

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48/3 Combed Cotton-Viscose Ring Spun Yarn

A 3-ply cabled yarn of combed fibers, single yarn count 48 nm (within 43-52 nm), blended 70% cotton/30% viscose for apparel fabrics. Supplied in industrial cones, not retail, for high-end suiting weaves. Fits 5206.43.00.00 due to blend ratio, fineness, and combing process.

50/2 Combed Cotton-Spandex Core Spun Yarn

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45/4 Combed Cotton-Acrylic Cabled Yarn

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52/2 Combed Cotton-Lyocell Blended Plied Yarn

Fine 52 nm single yarns plied 2-fold, 78% combed cotton/22% lyocell for premium shirting. Industrial cone delivery for weaving. 5206.43.00.00 applies due to blend, fineness limit, combing, and non-retail form.

47/2 Combed Supima Cotton-Poly Blend Yarn

2-ply 47 nm combed Supima cotton (80%)/polyester yarn for luxury dress shirts. Supplied commercially in tubes. Fits precisely under 5206.43.00.00 for premium combed blend in specified nm range.

49/3 Combed Cotton-Modal Multi-Ply Yarn

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