U.S. exports of Cotton, Carded or Combed (HS 520300) totaled $667K in August 2026.
Importers of Cotton, Carded or Combed paid $80K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.39% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cotton, Carded or Combed imports of $329K in August 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $582K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCarded or combed cotton represents a semi-processed fiber stage — cleaned, parallelized, and ready for spinning — that sits between raw cotton and yarn in the textile supply chain. The US schedule distinguishes fibers processed but not yet spun under Additional Note 10 (5203001000) from other unspun processed fibers (5203003000) and a general NESOI line (5203005000). Pakistan and Turkey are the leading US suppliers, reflecting their integrated spinning industries that export fiber at this intermediate stage. Importers should confirm whether the material meets the "not spun" criterion, as any twist formation would shift classification toward cotton yarn headings.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
15 import shipments a month
Cotton sliver and roving are intermediate forms produced during spinning preparation — the fibers have been carded or combed and drawn into a continuous strand but have not yet received the twist that defines yarn. These forms generally classify under heading 5203 as carded or combed cotton not yet spun, provided no significant twist has been imparted. If twist is present, the material may instead classify as cotton yarn under Chapter 52 yarn headings. A technical description of the twist-per-meter measurement is useful supporting documentation.
Additional Note 10 to Chapter 52 defines specific technical parameters — typically related to fiber preparation method or end-use certification — that qualify certain carded or combed cotton for the dedicated line 5203001000. Cotton that has been carded or combed but does not meet those note criteria falls into 5203003000 or the NESOI line 5203005000. Importers should review the Chapter 52 Additional Notes in the current HTS and consult a licensed customs broker to determine which line applies to their specific product.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5203
Subheading 520300 · $667K of $667K
ImportsExports
Imports
$329KYoY · free account
Exports
$667KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.9M of Cotton, Carded or Combed and exported $8.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 520300 — Cotton, Carded or Combed, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and India together take 83% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 24.39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5203003000 | Cott, Carded or Combed, Fibers Procs not Spun, Oth | $308K | 25.84% | 100.00% | $80K |
| 5203005000 | Cotton, Carded or Combed, NESOI | $18K | 1.29% | 100.00% | $229 |
| 5203001000 | Cott, Cd/Cm, Fibers Procs not Spun, Add'l Note 10 | $3K | 9.99% | 100.00% | $260 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5203000000 | Cotton, Carded or Combed | $667K |
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.