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U.S. imports of single uncombed cotton yarn, 85%+ cotton, not for retail, not over 14 nm (HS 520511) totaled $265K in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Single Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Not Over 14 Nm paid $5K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.3% on $79K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Single Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Not Over 14 Nm imports of $265K in July 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $344K.
Last updated: July 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.
HSChapter 52
Subheading 8 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520511 · $265K of $7.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205111000 | Cot Yrn Gt 85% Wgt Cot N Ret Ucb Lt=14nm Ubl Nm | $265K | 0.46% | 2.71% | $1K |
| 5205112000 | Ct Yr Gt=85% Wgt Ct Rtl Sng Yn Ucb Lt=14nm N-Ub/Mr | $28K | 15.00% | 100.00% | $4K |
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 | $370K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$265KYoY · Pro
Exports
$284KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Pakistan together supply 99% of it.
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rate provision · imports
70.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.88%.