Subheading 18 of 19 in heading 5206
Classified under a single US tariff line (5206430000), this multiple or cabled combed yarn contains less than 85% cotton by weight and falls in the 43–52 metric number range per single yarn — a mid-count specification favored in blended shirting and fine apparel fabrics. The sub-85% cotton threshold is the critical classification boundary: yarns at or above 85% cotton fall under a different HS chapter heading, so fiber-blend documentation is essential at entry. Portugal is the leading US supplier, reflecting the country's established tradition in high-quality blended textile spinning.
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Classification hinges on the fiber composition by weight as declared on the commercial invoice and supported by mill test certificates or laboratory analysis. Customs may request fiber content testing if documentation is ambiguous; importers should retain spinning mill certificates showing the exact cotton-to-other-fiber ratio.
'Not for retail sale' means the yarn is put up in forms intended for industrial or commercial use — typically large cones, cheeses, or beams — rather than small balls or skeins packaged for end consumers. Packaging format and labeling are the primary indicators customs officers examine to confirm this status.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 520643 — Multiple/Cabled Combed Cotton Blend Yarn, Not for Retail Sale, 43–52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5206430000 | Cot Yrn, Multi, Combd, <85% Cot, No/Ret, (43-52nm) | — | -- | -- |
Imports · September 2026
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Imports
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Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $126K of Multiple/Cabled Combed Cotton Blend Yarn, Not for Retail Sale, 43–52 NM.
Fewer 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 September 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.