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U.S. imports of multiple or cabled uncombed cotton yarn, 85%+ cotton, not for retail, up to 14 nm (HS 520531) totaled $416K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM paid $35K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $253K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM imports of $416K in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $479K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMultiple or cabled yarn twisted from uncombed (carded) cotton fiber at counts not exceeding 14 NM per single yarn sits at the coarse end of the cotton yarn spectrum, serving industrial, rope, and heavy canvas applications. El Salvador leads US supply under this heading, reflecting the country's established textile export infrastructure and proximity-driven logistics advantages. Pakistan, Canada, Brazil, and India round out the supplier base, offering importers geographic diversification across different production cost structures. The single US tariff line is 5205310000.
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Multiple yarn is formed by twisting two or more single yarns together in one operation, while cabled yarn involves a further twisting of already-plied yarns. For HTS classification under 520531, both constructions fall within the same heading provided the per-single-yarn count does not exceed 14 NM and the fiber is uncombed. The distinction matters more for end-use specifications than for tariff classification at the HS6 level.
El Salvador's dominance in this segment reflects regional supply-chain integration, but buyers sourcing exclusively from a single country face exposure to disruptions from weather events, labor actions, or trade-policy changes. Pakistan, Brazil, and India all supply this heading and can serve as alternative sources, though lead times and minimum order quantities may differ significantly.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL SALVADOR | $215K | -- | -$215K |
| PAKISTAN | $90K | -- | -$90K |
| BRAZIL | $57K | -- | -$57K |
| CANADA | $37K | $12K | -$26K |
| GUATEMALA | -- | $45K | +$45K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205310000 | COT YRN, MULTIPLE, UNCMBD >=85% COT,NO/RET, <=14NM | $416K | 13.66% | $35K |
COT YRN, MULTIPLE, UNCMBD >=85% COT,NO/RET, <=14NM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205310000 | COT YRN, MULTIPLE, UNCMBD >=85% COT,NO/RET, <=14NM | $56K |
COT YRN, MULTIPLE, UNCMBD >=85% COT,NO/RET, <=14NM
12.7K kg
WOV COT FAB, PR PL WV NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520852
COTTON YARN (N SWG THD) RETAIL SALE 85% OR > WT CO
HS 520710
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
WOV COT FAB, DENIM, UN 85% COT MMF OVER 200 G/M2
HS 521142
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $132K | $9K | -$123K |
| North Carolina | $88K | $3K | -$85K |
| Illinois | $52K | -- | -$52K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | $90K | $45K | -$45K |
| WILMINGTON, NC | $125K | -- | -$125K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $90K | -- | -$90K |