U.S. imports of Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM (HS 520531) totaled $256K in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM paid $19K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.08% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM imports of $256K in August 2026 ran 46% below the year-to-date monthly average of $476K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 7 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520531 · $256K of $5.5M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205310000 | Cot Yrn, Multiple, Uncmbd >=85% Cot, No/Ret, <=14nm | $239K | 8.08% | 22.01% | $19K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205310000 | Cot Yrn, Multiple, Uncmbd >=85% Cot, No/Ret, <=14nm | $58K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$256KYoY · free account
Exports
$58KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.0M of Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM and exported $1.4M.
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 August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
El Salvador and Mexico together supply 60% of it. Brazil pays 43.3% duty; El Salvador 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
73.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.08% of imports for consumption.