5205.41.00 - Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn

This HTS category, 5205.41.00, specifically classifies multiple (folded) or cabled cotton yarns, derived from combed fibers, where each single yarn is not finer than 14 tex (equivalent to exceeding 14 nm per single yarn in the converse numbering system). These yarns are characterized by their construction, being twisted together from two or more single strands, and their fineness, falling within the coarser range of combed cotton yarns. They are intended for industrial or manufacturing use and are not packaged for retail sale.

Distinction from sibling categories is based solely on the fineness of the individual single yarns. While 5205.41.00 covers yarns with single threads not exceeding 14 tex, sibling categories like 5205.42.00, 5205.43.00, and 5205.44.00 cover increasingly finer yarns, exceeding 14 tex and progressing through specific ranges up to 80 tex. Therefore, precise measurement of the single yarn fineness is crucial for correct classification.

Within this category, subcategories differentiate based on the spinning method of the individual single yarns. The "Ring spun" designation applies when the single yarns were produced using a ring spinning process, a common and precise method. The "Other" subcategory accommodates single yarns created through alternative spinning techniques. This subdivision allows for a more granular analysis of the yarn's origin and potential manufacturing applications.