5205.28.00 - Measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number)

This HTS category, 5205.28.00, specifically classifies single yarns made from combed cotton fibers, containing 85 percent or more cotton by weight, and not packaged for retail sale. The defining characteristic of this yarn is its fine count, measured as less than 83.33 decitex, which equates to a metric number exceeding 120. This indicates a yarn of very high strength and fineness, suitable for specialized textile applications.

The key differentiator for this category from its siblings lies in the precise measurement of its decitex. Unlike categories such as 5205.26.00, which cover yarns with a decitex range between 106.38 and 125, or other siblings defined by different metric number ranges, 5205.28.00 is reserved for yarns that are even finer than those specified in the 106.38 to 125 decitex range. This specificity ensures that only the most delicate cotton yarns of this type are classified here.

Within this classification, two subcategories exist: 5205.28.00.20 for ring-spun yarns and 5205.28.00.90 for other types. The distinction between ring-spun and other spinning methods is important for further detailing the manufacturing process of the yarn, which can impact its properties and intended uses, thereby providing a more granular level of classification.