U.S. imports of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM (HS 520541) totaled $138K in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM paid $21K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.47% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM imports of $138K in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $161K.
Last updated: August 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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12 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 9 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520541 · $138K of $5.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$138KYoY · free account
Exports
$139KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.0M of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Up to 14 NM and exported $3.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Turkey and Pakistan together supply 84% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 15.47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205410020 | Ml/Cb Comb Cot, Gt=85% Cot, Lt=14 Nm, Ring Spun | $116K | 16.53% | 100.00% | $19K |
| 5205410090 | Ml/Cb Comb Cot Yarn, Gt=85% Cot, Lt= 14 Nm, Other | $23K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205410000 | Cot Yrn, Multiple, Combed, Ge85%cot, Nt/Retail, Le 14nm | $139K |
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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