U.S. exports of Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 52 Nm to 80 Nm (HS 520524) totaled $1.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 52 Nm to 80 Nm paid $44K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.36% — 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 52 Nm to 80 Nm imports of $327K in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $294K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSingle combed cotton yarn in the 52–80 Nm range occupies the fine-to-superfine segment, used in high-thread-count percale sheeting, fine voile, and premium shirting where fiber cleanliness and count consistency are paramount. South Korea leads US supply, with India and Egypt also prominent — Egypt's long-staple cotton giving its yarn a recognized quality profile at this count. The 10-digit lines (5205240000, 5205240020, and 5205240090) distinguish ring-spun from other constructions, a specification that is nearly universal at this fineness level.
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Egyptian extra-long-staple (ELS) cotton varieties such as Giza 45 and Giza 87 produce fibers long enough to be spun reliably at counts above 52 Nm with high tensile strength and low hairiness. This staple-length advantage makes Egyptian-origin yarn in this range a recognized premium grade, often specified by name in fabric contracts for luxury bedding and shirting.
Yarn testing at or near 80 Nm may be reclassified into the over-80 Nm subheadings (520526 or 520525) if laboratory measurement differs from the declared count. Importers should obtain certified count test reports from an accredited laboratory and retain them with entry documentation. A one-count difference can shift the shipment to a different 10-digit line, so pre-shipment testing is a standard risk-mitigation step.
Subheading 4 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520524 · $1.0M of $51.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$327KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.5M of Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 52 Nm to 80 Nm and exported $6.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205240020 | Sing Cmb Cot Yrn, Gt=85% Cot,(52-80nm), Rng Spun | $236K | 13.69% | 91.00% | $32K |
| 5205240090 | Sing Comb Cot Yarn, Gt=85% Cot,(52-80nm), Other | $91K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205240000 | Cot Yrn, Sngle, Combo, Ge 85% Cot, Nt Retail,(52-80nm) | $1.0M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Honduras and Guatemala together take 92% of it.
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rate provision · imports
6.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.36% of imports for consumption.
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