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U.S. imports of single uncombed cotton yarn, 85%+ cotton, not for retail, not over 14 nm (HS 520511) totaled $573K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Last updated: April 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.
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