U.S. imports of Cotton Blend Yarn for Retail Sale, Less Than 85% Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) (HS 520790) totaled $499K in September 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Cotton Blend Yarn for Retail Sale, Less Than 85% Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) paid $92K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 18.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cotton Blend Yarn for Retail Sale, Less Than 85% Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) imports of $499K in September 2026 ran 30% below the year-to-date monthly average of $715K.
Last updated: September 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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143 import shipments a month
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.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $8.5M of Cotton Blend Yarn for Retail Sale, Less Than 85% Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread).
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 September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Turkey and Peru together supply 46% of it. China pays 42.5% duty; Netherlands 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5207900000 | Cot Yrn, Nt Sewing Thread, For Retail Sale, <85% Cot | $610K | 16.39% | 99.59% | $100K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5207900000 | Cot Yrn, Nt Sewing Thread, For Retail Sale, <85% Cot | $135K |
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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List your company under HS 520790 — Cotton Blend Yarn for Retail Sale, Less Than 85% Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread), so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 5207
Subheading 520790 · $499K of $3.5M