King Cole Cottonsoft DK Ball from China
King Cole Cottonsoft DK is machine-washable 100% cotton yarn in 50g retail balls, ideal for baby clothes and blankets. Under HTS 5207.90.00.00 as retail fine cotton yarn (200nm+), its soft handle and color range target home sewers and knitters. Ball format confirms retail intent.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for baby-safe properties but classify by yarn specs; avoid apparel misclassification
• Retail labels must include care instructions and fiber content per US customs
• Track annual quotas; provide production country certifications for allocated amounts