HS 520512 Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)

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What products does HS 520512 cover?

This subheading covers single, unbleached cotton yarn, measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex. This decitex range corresponds to exceeding 14 metric numbers but not exceeding 43 metric numbers, as defined by the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System Nomenclature. For example, a cotton yarn with a linear density of 300 decitex falls within this classification. Official sources like the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the EU's TARIC database confirm this scope for single cotton yarns of this specific fineness.

What falls outside HS 520512?

The following products are excluded from HS 520512: cotton yarn that is finer or coarser than the specified decitex range (e.g., yarn measuring less than 232.56 decitex or more than 714.29 decitex), cotton yarn that is multiple or cabled, and cotton yarn that has been bleached, dyed, or otherwise processed beyond its initial spinning. For instance, a 2-ply cotton yarn of 300 decitex per ply would be classified elsewhere, as would a single yarn of 200 decitex or 800 decitex.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 520512?

A common error is misinterpreting the decitex or metric number specifications, leading to incorrect classification of single cotton yarns. Importers may also mistakenly classify multiple or cabled yarns under this subheading, which are covered by different HS codes within heading 5205. Adherence to the precise decitex range and the single-yarn requirement, as guided by General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 1 of the Harmonized System, is crucial to avoid misclassification.

How should importers classify products under HS 520512?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 520512 involves first confirming that the product is indeed single cotton yarn. Next, the linear density must be precisely measured and converted to decitex. This decitex value must then be verified to fall within the range of 232.56 to 714.29 decitex. If these conditions are met, and the yarn is unbleached, then HS 520512 is the appropriate classification. Importers and customs brokers should consult official tariff schedules for definitive guidance.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 520512?

A shipment of 1,000 kilograms of unbleached single cotton yarn, measuring 350 decitex, declared at a customs value of $5,000 USD, would attract a US duty of $250.00. This is calculated using the Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 2.5% ad valorem, applied to the declared customs value ($5,000 USD × 0.025 = $125.00), and an additional specific duty of $0.125 per kilogram ($0.125/kg × 1,000 kg = $125.00). This is calculated using the rates published in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 520512?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 520512, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which can result in a duty rate of Free for qualifying goods originating from Canada or Mexico, requiring a self-certified origin statement. Additionally, preferential rates may be available under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for eligible developing countries, often requiring a GSP Form A. The specific preferential rate and documentation requirements vary by agreement and origin country.

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