5205 - Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

Single yarn, of uncombed fibers:
- 5205 11
  
  Not exceeding 14 nm:
  - 5205 1110 00
    
    Unbleached, not mercerized (300)
  - 5205 1120 00
    
    Other (300)
- 5205 12
  
  Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm:
  - 5205 1210 00
    
    Unbleached, not mercerized (300)
  - 5205 1220 00
    
    Other (300)
- 5205 13
  
  Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm:
  - 5205 1310 00
    
    Unbleached, not mercerized (300)
  - 5205 1320 00
    
    Other (300)
- 5205 14
  
  Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm:
  - 5205 1410 00
    
    Unbleached, not mercerized (300)
  - 5205 1420 00
    
    Other (300)
- 5205 15
  
  Exceeding 80 nm:
  - 5205 1510 00
    
    Unbleached, not mercerized (300)
  - 5205 1520 00
    
    Other (300)
Single yarn, of combed fibers:
- 5205 2100
  
  Not exceeding 14 nm
  - 5205 2100 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 2100 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 2200
  
  Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm
  - 5205 2200 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 2200 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 2300
  
  Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm
  - 5205 2300 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 2300 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 2400
  
  Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm
  - 5205 2400 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 2400 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 2600
  
  Measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number)
  - 5205 2600 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 2600 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 2700
  
  Measuring less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number)
  - 5205 2700 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 2700 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 2800
  
  Measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number)
  - 5205 2800 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 2800 90
    
    Other (301)
Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers:
- 5205 3100 00
  
  Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn (300)
- 5205 3200 00
  
  Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn (300)
- 5205 3300 00
  
  Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm per single yarn (300)
- 5205 3400 00
  
  Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (300)
- 5205 3500 00
  
  Exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (300)
Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers:
- 5205 4100
  
  Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn
  - 5205 4100 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 4100 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 4200
  
  Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn
  - Ring spun:
    
    5205 4200 21
    
    Compact, exceeding 41 nm (301)
    
    5205 4200 29
    
    Other (301)
  - 5205 4200 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 4300
  
  Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm per single yarn
  - Ring spun:
    
    5205 4300 21
    
    Compact (301)
    
    5205 4300 29
    
    Other (301)
  - 5205 4300 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 4400
  
  Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn
  - Ring spun:
    
    5205 4400 21
    
    Compact (301)
    
    5205 4400 29
    
    Other (301)
  - 5205 4400 90
    
    Other (301)
Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers (con.):
- 5205 4600
  
  Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number)
  - Ring spun:
    
    5205 4600 21
    
    Compact (301)
    
    5205 4600 29
    
    Other (301)
  - 5205 4600 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 4700
  
  Measuring per single yarn less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number)
  - Ring spun:
    
    5205 4700 21
    
    Compact, not exceeding 102 nm (301)
    
    5205 4700 29
    
    Other (301)
  - 5205 4700 90
    
    Other (301)
- 5205 4800
  
  Measuring per single yarn less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number)
  - 5205 4800 20
    
    Ring spun (301)
  - 5205 4800 90
    
    Other (301)

Overview

This HTS category, 5205, encompasses single or multiple (folded) or cabled cotton yarn that is not intended for retail sale. A crucial defining characteristic is that the yarn must contain 85 percent or more by weight of cotton. This classification specifically excludes sewing thread, which falls under different HTS provisions. The yarn is categorized based on its construction and the processing of the cotton fibers.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the HTS Root level is straightforward, as 5205 is nested within Section XI (Textile and Textile Articles) and specifically Chapter 52 (Cotton). Its siblings are entirely different product categories, ranging from live animals to various manufactured goods, none of which involve textile yarns. Therefore, the primary comparison point for classification within 5205 is its own subcategories.

The subcategories within 5205 further refine the classification based on the type of yarn and the state of the cotton fibers. These subdivisions differentiate between single yarns and multiple (folded or cabled) yarns. Additionally, they distinguish yarns spun from uncombed (carded) fibers versus those spun from combed fibers. This detailed breakdown is essential for accurately determining the correct tariff rate based on the specific characteristics of the cotton yarn being imported or exported.

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5205 - Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:

Sub-classifications

Overview

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