5206.42.00.00 - Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn (301)

This HTS category, 5206.42.00.00, specifically classifies multiple (folded) or cabled yarns of cotton, made from combed fibers, where each single yarn has a linear density exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 decitex (nm). This means the yarn is spun from cotton fibers that have undergone a combing process to align them, resulting in a smoother and more uniform thread. The defining characteristic is the fineness of the individual strands that are then twisted together to form the final yarn.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, HTS code 5206.41.00.00 covers multiple or cabled yarns where the individual single yarns are even finer, not exceeding 14 decitex. Conversely, 5206.43.00.00 and subsequent codes classify yarns with progressively higher linear densities, exceeding 43, 52, or 80 decitex per single yarn, respectively. Therefore, the precise measurement of the fineness of the individual spun threads is the key differentiator among these sibling codes.

As a leaf node, this classification represents the most specific level of detail within this particular branch of the HTS. There are no further subcategories to subdivide this group. This means that any multiple or cabled cotton yarn composed of combed fibers with individual single yarn densities falling within the 14 to 43 decitex range will be classified here. Examples could include certain types of finer knitting yarns or threads used in the manufacturing of specific textile articles where this particular yarn construction and fineness are required.