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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 $563K in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Uncombed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM paid $34K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $321K 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 $563K in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $508K.
Last updated: July 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.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205310000 | Cot Yrn, Multiple, Uncmbd >=85% Cot,No/Ret, <=14nm | $563K | 6.05% | 56.93% | $34K |
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 | $199K |
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.
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Imports
$563KYoY · Pro
Exports
$199KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Pakistan together supply 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
51.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.05%.