U.S. imports of Single Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Not Over 14 Nm (HS 520511) totaled $574K in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Single Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Not Over 14 Nm paid $29K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Single Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Not Over 14 Nm imports of $574K in August 2026 ran 54% above the year-to-date monthly average of $373K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCoarse-count single uncombed cotton yarn — the lowest metric number range in the 5205 series — is a primary input for heavy woven fabrics, denim, and industrial textiles. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a key cost consideration for US fabric mills sourcing this count range. Mexico leads supply, followed by Indonesia and China, giving USMCA-origin yarn a duty-preference advantage over Asian sources for qualifying supply chains. The US schedule subdivides this heading at the 10-digit level into 5205110000, 5205111000, and 5205112000, distinguishing bleached/mercerized finish conditions.
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Uncombed (carded) yarn retains short fibers and produces a bulkier, less uniform strand, placing it in the 5205.1x subheadings, while combed yarn — from which short fibers are removed — falls under 5205.2x. Misclassifying the fiber preparation method is a common audit finding, so importers should obtain mill certificates confirming the carding or combing process.
Yes. Cotton yarn classified here and originating in China is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable List and current rate with a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 coverage and exclusion status can change.
Subheading 4 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520511 · $574K of $5.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$574KYoY · free account
Exports
$304KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.1M of Single Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Not Over 14 Nm and exported $4.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205111000 | Cot Yrn Gt 85% Wgt Cot N Ret Ucb Lt=14nm Ubl Nm | $405K | 1.64% | 11.92% | $7K |
| 5205112000 | Ct Yr Gt=85% Wgt Ct Rtl Sng Yn Ucb Lt=14nm N-Ub/Mr | $169K | 13.26% | 100.00% | $22K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205110000 | Cot Yarn, Single, Uncomb, Ge 85%cot, No/Retail, Le 14nm | $304K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Japan together supply 83% of it. Turkey pays 16.2% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
62.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.07% of imports for consumption.