Subheading 21 of 24 in heading 5205
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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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $131K of Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 80 Nm to Under 94 Nm.
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 · imports 6 of 12 months reported, exports 0 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205260020 | Sing Cmb Cot Yrn, Gt=85% Cot,(80-94nm), Rng Spun | — | -- | -- |
| 5205260090 | Sing Comb Cot Yarn, Gt=85% Cot,(80-94nm), Oth | — | -- | -- |
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