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U.S. imports of single combed cotton yarn, 85%+ cotton, not for retail, over 80 nm to under 94 nm (HS 520526) totaled $7K in June 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 80 Nm to Under 94 Nm imports of $7K in June 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8K.
Superfine single combed cotton yarn in the 80–94 Nm range represents the upper tier of commercial spinning, requiring extra-long-staple fiber and precision ring-spinning equipment to achieve consistent count and low defect rates. Egypt dominates US imports under this heading — a direct reflection of its ELS cotton heritage — with India and Italy as secondary sources. The two 10-digit lines (5205260020 for ring-spun and 5205260090 for other) reflect the near-universal use of ring spinning at this fineness, where alternative spinning methods cannot reliably produce the required yarn quality.
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Yarn above 80 Nm generally requires extra-long-staple (ELS) cotton with a staple length of 1-3/8 inches or longer, high fiber strength (above 30 g/tex), and low micronaire values indicating fine fiber diameter. Egyptian Giza varieties and Pima (American ELS) cotton are the primary raw materials; standard upland cotton cannot be reliably spun to this count without unacceptable breakage rates.
Best practice is to obtain a mill certificate stating the metric number (Nm), fiber type, staple length, and spinning method, along with an independent laboratory count test report. For Egyptian-origin yarn, documentation of the Giza variety can support both the declared count and any quality representations made to downstream buyers. Retaining this documentation is also important if CBP requests verification of the declared HTS classification.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205260020 | SING CMB COT YRN,GT=85% COT,(80-94NM),RNG SPUN | $7K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 5205260090 | SING COMB COT YARN, GT=85% COT,(80-94NM), OTH | $291 | 21.99% | 100.00% | $64 |
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
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
COT YRN N SWG THD > 85% WT COT SNG YR CM >43NM <52
HS 520523
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGYPT | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| JAPAN | $291 | -- | -$291 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | -- | -- |
| COSTA RICA | -- | -- | -- |
| ITALY | -- | -- | -- |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| Unidentified | $291 | -- | -$291 |
| Florida | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| LOUISVILLE, KY | $291 | -- | -$291 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | -- | -- |