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U.S. imports of single combed cotton yarn, 85%+ cotton, not for retail, over 120 nm (HS 520528) totaled $286 in June 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Single Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 120 NM imports of $286 in June 2026 ran 98% below the year-to-date monthly average of $17K.
Ultra-fine single combed cotton yarn exceeding 120 NM represents the highest count segment of the HS 5205 chapter, used in luxury shirting, fine voiles, and technical textile applications where extreme fineness and uniformity are paramount. India dominates US imports at this count level, with Egypt and Japan also notable suppliers — Egypt's long-staple Giza cotton and Japan's precision spinning heritage both support production at these demanding specifications. The US schedule subdivides this heading into three 10-digit lines: 5205280000, 5205280020 (ring spun), and 5205280090 (other spinning methods), allowing importers to distinguish construction method at entry.
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The US tariff schedule separates ring-spun yarn (5205280020) from other spinning methods (5205280090), with a residual basket line (5205280000). Importers must confirm the spinning technology used by the foreign mill — ring spinning, open-end, air-jet, or vortex — because misclassification between these lines can trigger compliance issues. Documentation from the manufacturer specifying the spinning process is advisable.
Ultra-fine yarn counts above 120 NM require exceptionally long, fine cotton staple and highly controlled spinning environments. Egypt's long-staple Giza cotton varieties and Japan's precision ring-spinning technology are both well-suited to these demanding specifications, giving both countries a competitive niche at the top of the count range that they do not hold in coarser segments.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205280090 | SING COMB COT YARN, GT=85% COT, GT 120 NM, OTHER | $286 | 22.03% | 100.00% | $63 |
| 5205280020 | SING COMB COT YRN, GT=85% COT, GT 120NM, RING SPUN | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $286 | -- | -$286 |
| North Carolina | -- | -- | -- |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $286 | -- | -$286 |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | -- | -- |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | -- | -- |