OE Poly-Cotton Yarn Ne 24 for Towels from Germany
Open-end spun yarn of polyester staple mixed mainly with cotton, Ne 24 (≈40 nm), for terry towel loops and weft. Fits HTS 5509.53.0030: not retail, ≤52 nm, polyester-cotton blend. Provides bulk and absorbency in bath towel manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify OE spinning for cost records; test moisture regain for cotton content
• Pitfall: bulk vs. retail cone sizing affects 'not put up for retail sale' status