70 nm Cotton-Viscose Combed Weaving Yarn from Mexico
Cabled combed yarn of cotton mixed with viscose rayon (cotton <85%), fineness 70 nm per single yarn, used in shuttleless looms for apparel fabrics. Not retail packaged, meets Chapter 52 notes for average yarn number calculation post-sizing removal. Classified in 5206.44.00.00 for its metric count and blended combed status.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
19.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed blend composition affidavits; viscose-cotton ratios often scrutinized for Chapter 52 vs 55 boundary
• Document non-retail intent with end-use statements or buyer contracts to prevent reclassification as retail yarn
• Measure yarn number after boiling off sizing per US note formula (N=BYT/1000) for accurate 52-80 nm verification