U.S. imports of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, ≥85% Cotton, Not for Retail, 80–94 NM (HS 520546) totaled $4K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, ≥85% Cotton, Not for Retail, 80–94 NM imports of $4K in August 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAt the 80–94 metric number range, multiple or cabled combed cotton yarn enters fine-count territory, supplying premium shirting, fine hosiery, and luxury knit fabric producers. Italy and Egypt are the leading US suppliers in this narrow count band, reflecting the premium long-staple cotton traditions of Egyptian Giza varieties and Italian spinning expertise. The heading carries two US tariff lines — ring-spun (5205460029) and other spinning methods (5205460090) — so spinning technology documentation remains essential for correct classification. Count verification through laboratory linear-density testing is standard practice for customs entry.
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Egypt's long-staple Giza cotton varieties are well-suited to spinning at counts above 80 NM, while Italian mills have historically specialized in fine combed yarn for luxury fabric markets. Both origins command premium positioning in this narrow count band.
Importers typically present mill test certificates or laboratory reports confirming the metric number per single yarn, fiber content by weight, and spinning method. These documents support both the 10-digit line selection and any potential CBP audit of the count declaration.
Subheading 19 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520546 · $4K of $5.5M
Imports
Imports
$4KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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List your company under HS 520546 — Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, ≥85% Cotton, Not for Retail, 80–94 NM, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205460090 | Ml/Cb Cmb Cot Yrn, Gt=85% Cot, (80-94nm), Other | $4K | 12.01% | 100.00% | $534 |
| 5205460029 | Rng Spn Ml/Cb Cmb Yrn 85+%ct N-Rtl Gt80-94nm NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
Imports · August 2026
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Italy and Egypt together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.01% of imports for consumption.