5206.11.00.00 - Not exceeding 14 nm (300)

This HTS category, 5206.11.00.00, specifically classifies single yarns of cotton, made from uncombed fibers, and containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton. A key defining characteristic is that the yarn's fineness, measured in metric number (nm), does not exceed 14 nm. These yarns are not intended for retail sale.

This classification is distinct from its sibling categories primarily based on the yarn's fineness. For instance, 5206.12.00.00 covers single yarns of uncombed cotton fibers with a fineness exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm. Similarly, subsequent sibling categories differentiate based on progressively finer yarn measurements, up to and including those exceeding 80 nm. Therefore, the critical distinguishing factor for this specific code is its designation for yarns up to and including 14 nm in fineness.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is final, relying entirely on the established criteria of yarn type (single), fiber preparation (uncombed), cotton content (less than 85%), and specifically, the fineness of the yarn not exceeding 14 nm. Examples would include coarse cotton yarns spun from less processed cotton fibers, intended for industrial use or further manufacturing processes rather than direct consumer purchase.