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U.S. imports of cotton blend yarn for retail sale, less than 85% cotton by weight (not sewing thread) (HS 520790) totaled $622K in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Cotton Blend Yarn for Retail Sale, Less Than 85% Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) paid $94K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $614K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cotton Blend Yarn for Retail Sale, Less Than 85% Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) imports of $622K in April 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $807K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRetail-packaged blended yarn with a cotton content below 85% by weight — commonly incorporating polyester, acrylic, or modal fibers — is classified under 5207900000 and targets the consumer craft and hand-knitting market. Turkey leads US imports under this heading, followed by China, Peru, Vietnam, and India, reflecting a broad supplier base across both established and emerging textile economies. The sub-85% cotton threshold is the key distinction from heading 520710; fiber blend ratios on retail labels must match import documentation to avoid reclassification.
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When fiber content is near the 85% boundary, importers should obtain a certified laboratory fiber analysis from the manufacturer before shipment. A product declared at 84% cotton that tests at 86% would be misclassified; having pre-shipment test data on file protects against CBP reclassification and potential penalties.
Imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard NTR duty rate. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list status for tariff line 5207900000 at the time of entry, as product coverage and rates under Section 301 have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5207900000 | COT YRN,NT SEWING THREAD,FOR RETAIL SALE, <85% COT | $622K | 15.36% | $94K |
COT YRN,NT SEWING THREAD,FOR RETAIL SALE, <85% COT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5207900000 | COT YRN,NT SEWING THREAD,FOR RETAIL SALE, <85% COT | $110K |
COT YRN,NT SEWING THREAD,FOR RETAIL SALE, <85% COT
8.8K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $114K | -- | -$114K |
| Unidentified | -- | $103K | +$103K |
| New Jersey | $94K | -- | -$94K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $219K | -- | -$219K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $104K | -- | -$104K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $103K | +$103K |