5205.42.00 - Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn

This HTS classification covers multiple (folded) or cabled yarns of combed cotton fibers that are not intended for retail sale and contain 85 percent or more by weight of cotton. Specifically, this category applies to single yarns that have a fineness (measured in 'nm' or Tex number) exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm. This fineness range is a critical determinant for classification within this broader group of multiple or cabled cotton yarns.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the precise fineness of the individual single yarns comprising the multiple or cabled yarn. For instance, sibling category 5205.41.00 encompasses yarns made from single yarns not exceeding 14 nm. Conversely, categories 5205.43.00 and 5205.44.00 cover yarns formed from single yarns with fineness exceeding 43 nm, up to 52 nm, and exceeding 52 nm up to 80 nm, respectively. Therefore, the specific fineness range of 14 nm to 43 nm is the defining characteristic of this HTS code.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to account for the method of spinning. The primary subcategory, designated by the "Ring spun:" prefix, indicates yarns produced using the ring spinning technique. This spinning method is prevalent for fine and medium yarns and influences the yarn's strength and texture. The "Other" subcategory, 5205.42.00.90, serves to capture any ring-spun multiple or cabled yarns that do not fall into more specific, yet unlisted, subdivisions within this category, ensuring comprehensive coverage.