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5205.15.20.00 - Other (300) 🖩

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Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)12%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty34.1%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 5205.15.20.00, covers single cotton yarns spun from uncombed fibers, where the cotton content by weight is 85% or more. These yarns must exceed 80 Nm (number metric) in count, indicating a relatively fine yarn. Crucially, these yarns are not packaged for retail sale, meaning they are typically sold in larger quantities for industrial or commercial use.

Within the broader category of single yarns of uncombed cotton exceeding 80 Nm, this specific classification distinguishes itself from its sibling, 5205.15.10.00. The primary difference lies in the treatment of the yarn. While 5205.15.10.00 is for unbleached and non-mercerized yarns, this category, designated as "Other (300)," encompasses all other such yarns that do not fit the unbleached, non-mercerized description. This would include, for example, bleached or mercerized single cotton yarns meeting the specified weight and count criteria.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, 5205.15.20.00 has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into this code relies on meeting all the preceding criteria: being a single yarn of uncombed cotton with at least 85% cotton content, exceeding 80 Nm in count, not put up for retail sale, and not falling under the specific subcategory of unbleached, non-mercerized yarns. Practical examples would include fine, dyed or mercerized cotton yarns in industrial-sized cones or packages.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5205.15.20.00?
HTS code 5205.15.20.00 covers Other (300) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 52: Cotton.
›What products are classified under 5205.15.20.00?
This classification covers Other (300). It is a subcategory of Exceeding 80 nm: (5205.15).
›What is the import duty rate for 5205.15.20.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5205.15.20.00 is 12%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 34.1%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5205.15.20.00?
Imports under HTS 5205.15.20.00 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5205.15.20.00?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.

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