5205.27.00 - Measuring less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number)

This HTS classification, 5205.27.00, pertains to single yarns of cotton, specifically those spun from combed fibers, and not intended for retail sale. The defining characteristic of yarns within this category is their specific fineness. They must weigh less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex. This decitex range equates to a metric number exceeding 94 but not exceeding 120, indicating a relatively fine yarn.

The distinction between 5205.27.00 and its sibling categories lies in this precise decitex (or metric number) measurement. For instance, 5205.26.00 covers yarns that are slightly coarser, measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 but not exceeding 94 metric number). Conversely, yarns finer than 83.33 decitex would fall under different subheadings. This meticulous specification ensures accurate classification based on the yarn's physical properties.

Within HTS 5205.27.00, further subdivisions exist to account for the method of spinning. The subcategories, 5205.27.00.20 (Ring spun) and 5205.27.00.90 (Other), allow for a more granular classification based on whether the yarn was produced using the ring spinning technique or an alternative method. This distinction is important as spinning methods can influence yarn strength and overall characteristics.