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U.S. imports of single combed cotton yarn, 85%+ cotton, not for retail, over 43 nm to 52 nm (HS 520523) totaled $1.9M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 Nm to 52 Nm paid $163K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 Nm to 52 Nm imports of $1.9M in July 2026 ran 73% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFine single combed cotton yarn in the 43–52 Nm range is a key input for high-thread-count woven fabrics, fine shirting, and premium knit constructions where fiber alignment and low nep count are critical. South Korea leads US imports, with India and Turkey also significant sources. Ring-spun product is separately identified at the 10-digit level (5205230020), reflecting the commercial premium placed on that spinning method at finer counts.
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44 shipments/mo
The duty rate structure in Chapter 52 is generally uniform across combed single yarn subheadings, but the count range can affect eligibility under certain tariff preference programs or quota provisions tied to specific end-use categories. Importers should review the applicable HTS general and special rate columns for 5205230000, 5205230020, and 5205230090 with a licensed customs broker, as special rates vary by origin.
Turkey has a vertically integrated cotton textile sector with significant ring-spinning capacity at fine counts, supplying both commodity and specialty combed yarns. Turkish-origin yarn in this range is often associated with consistent quality standards and shorter lead times to European and US markets compared to South Asian sources, which can justify a sourcing premium for time-sensitive fabric programs.
HSChapter 52
Subheading 1 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520523 · $1.9M of $5.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205230090 | Sing Comb Cot Yarn,Gt=85% Cot,(43-52 Nm),Other | $1.4M | 6.15% | 58.87% | $86K |
| 5205230020 | Sing Cmb Cot Yrn,Gt=85% Cot,(43-52nm),Rng Spun | $542K | 14.16% | 99.30% | $77K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205230000 | Cot Yrn,Sngle,Combo,Ge 85% Cot,Nt Retail,(43-52nm) | $1.8M |
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
$1.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and Mexico together supply 78% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
29.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.39%.