U.S. imports of Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 Nm to 52 Nm (HS 520523) totaled $1.5M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 Nm to 52 Nm paid $176K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 Nm to 52 Nm imports of $1.5M in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 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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27 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520523 · $1.5M of $5.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.2M of Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 Nm to 52 Nm and exported $25.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
South Korea and Mexico together supply 79% of it. Turkey pays 19.9% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
14.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.00% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205230090 | Sing Comb Cot Yarn, Gt=85% Cot,(43-52 Nm), Other | $981K | 10.71% | 78.37% | $105K |
| 5205230020 | Sing Cmb Cot Yrn, Gt=85% Cot,(43-52nm), Rng Spun | $487K | 14.58% | 98.99% | $71K |
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) | $1.5M |
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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