U.S. imports of Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 NM to 52 NM (HS 520533) totaled $12K in September 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 NM to 52 NM imports of $12K in September 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $20K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataMultiple or cabled uncombed cotton yarn in the 43–52 NM per single yarn range occupies a medium-fine count tier used in shirting fabrics, lightweight canvas, and blended industrial textiles. Pakistan and Egypt are the leading US suppliers, with Germany, Canada, and India also present — a supplier mix that spans both low-cost spinning hubs and technically advanced European mills. The single US tariff line is 5205330000. The narrow count window between 43 and 52 NM means precise mill documentation is essential to avoid misclassification into adjacent headings.
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German spinning mills serve niche markets requiring tight count tolerances, consistent twist levels, and certified quality documentation — attributes valued by technical textile and precision weaving customers. While Pakistan competes on volume and price, German-origin yarn often commands a premium for applications where specification consistency is critical, such as industrial filtration fabrics or high-thread-count wovens.
A mill test certificate stating the metric count (NM) per single yarn, the fiber composition percentage, and the spinning method should accompany the commercial invoice and packing list. If the count is near the boundary (e.g., 43 NM or 52 NM), a laboratory test report from an accredited textile testing facility provides additional protection against reclassification at the port of entry.
Subheading 12 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520533 · $12K of $5.5M
Imports
Imports
$12KYoY · free account
Low of 8 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 September 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205330000 | Cot Yrn, Multi, Uncmb, >=85% Cot, Nt Ret (43-52nm) | $31K | 9.61% | 51.69% | $3K |
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Imports · September 2026
origin
Pakistan and Egypt together supply 100% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.60% of imports for consumption.