U.S. imports of Single Combed Cotton Blend Yarn, Not for Retail, 43–52 NM (Less Than 85% Cotton) (HS 520623) totaled $323K in September 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Single Combed Cotton Blend Yarn, Not for Retail, 43–52 NM (Less Than 85% Cotton) paid $19K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 5.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Single Combed Cotton Blend Yarn, Not for Retail, 43–52 NM (Less Than 85% Cotton) imports of $323K in September 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $286K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataAt the finer 43–52 NM count range, single combed blended cotton yarn (less than 85% cotton by weight) is used in lightweight apparel fabrics and technical textiles where a smoother, more uniform surface is required. The sole US tariff line is 5206230000. Indonesia and India are the leading suppliers to the US market, with Honduras and Guatemala also contributing, reflecting both established spinning infrastructure and preferential trade arrangements for Central American exporters.
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Combing removes short fibers and aligns the remaining staple more uniformly, producing a smoother, stronger yarn with less pilling. At the 43–52 NM range, combed blended yarn is preferred for fine shirting, lightweight knits, and technical fabrics where surface quality is critical. Uncombed yarn at similar counts would be classified under heading 520633 instead.
Honduras and Guatemala are CAFTA-DR partners, and qualifying textile and apparel goods may be eligible for preferential treatment under that agreement, subject to yarn-forward or other applicable rules of origin. Importers should verify that the specific yarn meets CAFTA-DR origin requirements with a licensed customs broker before claiming preference.
Subheading 1 of 19 in heading 5206
Subheading 520623 · $323K of $660K
Imports
Imports
$323KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $4.0M of Single Combed Cotton Blend Yarn, Not for Retail, 43–52 NM (Less Than 85% Cotton).
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5206230000 | Cot Yrn, Sngle, Combd, <85% Cot, No/Ret, (43-52nm) | $232K | 6.85% | 35.69% | $16K |
Imports · September 2026
origin
Indonesia and India together supply 100% of it. India pays 19.2% duty; Indonesia 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
69.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.91% of imports for consumption.