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U.S. imports of multiple or cabled combed cotton yarn, 85%+ cotton, not for retail, up to 14 nm (HS 520541) totaled $217K in May 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM paid $32K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $213K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM imports of $217K in May 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $155K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataMultiple or cabled yarn spun from combed cotton fiber at counts not exceeding 14 NM per single strand combines the strength of a plied construction with the cleaner fiber profile that combing provides — a combination used in specialty industrial textiles, heavy woven goods, and certain technical applications. Turkey leads US supply in this heading, with France, Pakistan, and India also present. The US schedule provides three 10-digit lines — 5205410000, 5205410020 (ring spun), and 5205410090 (other) — requiring importers to identify spinning method at entry.
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Even at coarse counts, combing removes short fibers and neps, producing a cleaner, more uniform yarn with reduced pilling and better dye uptake. For applications such as premium canvas, specialty rope, or high-visibility industrial fabrics where surface appearance and consistency matter, the added cost of combing can be justified despite the low count.
Line 5205410020 covers ring-spun construction, while 5205410090 captures all other spinning methods (open-end, air-jet, vortex, etc.). Importers should obtain a manufacturer's declaration or mill specification sheet confirming the spinning technology used. Without this documentation, CBP may default to the residual line or request additional information, potentially delaying clearance.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205410020 | ML/CB COMB COT, GT=85% COT, LT=14 NM, RING SPUN | $59K | 15.00% | 100.00% | $9K |
| 5205410090 | ML/CB COMB COT YARN, GT=85% COT, LT= 14 NM, OTHER | $40K | 13.20% | 88.02% | $5K |
ML/CB COMB COT, GT=85% COT, LT=14 NM, RING SPUN
ML/CB COMB COT YARN, GT=85% COT, LT= 14 NM, OTHER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205410000 | COT YRN,MULTIPLE,COMBED,GE85%COT,NT/RETAIL,LE 14NM | $268K |
COT YRN,MULTIPLE,COMBED,GE85%COT,NT/RETAIL,LE 14NM
99.2K kg
WOV COT FAB, PR PL WV NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520852
COTTON YARN (N SWG THD) RETAIL SALE 85% OR > WT CO
HS 520710
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
WOV COT FAB, DENIM, UN 85% COT MMF OVER 200 G/M2
HS 521142
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $30K | $256K | +$226K |
| New Jersey | $40K | -- | -$40K |
| Georgia | $29K | -- | -$29K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $59K | $256K | +$197K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $35K | -- | -$35K |
| YSLETA, TX | -- | $9K | +$9K |