60% Cotton 40% Viscose Combed High-Count Cabled Yarn from Germany
Fine cabled yarn of 60% combed cotton and 40% viscose, where single yarns surpass 80 nm metric number for superior smoothness. Classified under HTS 5206.45.00.00 due to less than 85% cotton, combed processing, and industrial packaging. Used in premium shirting and lingerie fabrics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include detailed yarn count certification using BYT/1,000 formula from US notes to validate >80 nm classification
• Ensure no retail put-up (cones over 1kg typical) to prevent shift to Chapter 55 man-made retail yarns
• Declare exact viscose content as regenerated cellulose affects duty but stays in cotton chapter when <85% cotton