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U.S. imports of cotton yarn for retail sale, 85% or more cotton by weight (not sewing thread) (HS 520710) totaled $4.8M in July 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Cotton Yarn for Retail Sale, 85% or More Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) paid $407K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $3.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cotton Yarn for Retail Sale, 85% or More Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) imports of $4.8M in July 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRetail-packaged cotton yarn containing at least 85% cotton by weight — sold in balls, skeins, or small spools to end consumers for hand-knitting, crochet, and craft use — enters under a single US tariff line, 5207100000. The retail-sale packaging requirement is the defining classification criterion separating this heading from industrial yarn headings. France and Turkey are the leading US suppliers, with Canada, India, and Mexico also contributing, giving importers a geographically diverse sourcing landscape.
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701 shipments/mo
Retail-sale packaging typically means the yarn is wound into balls, skeins, or hanks of a weight and presentation intended for direct sale to consumers, often with a label showing fiber content, weight, and care instructions. Industrial cones or beams, even if small, generally do not qualify; CBP looks at the overall presentation and labeling to make this determination.
Goods originating in Canada or Mexico may qualify for USMCA preferential duty treatment, provided they meet the applicable rules of origin — including yarn-forward or fiber-forward requirements that are common in textile chapters. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin from the supplier and verify that the product satisfies the specific rule for this tariff line.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 5207
Subheading 520710 · $4.8M of $5.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5207100000 | Cot Yrn,not Sewing Thread, For Ret Sale, >=85% Cot | $4.8M | 8.45% | 78.25% | $407K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5207100000 | Cot Yrn,not Sewing Thread, For Ret Sale, >=85% Cot | $2.5M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
France and Turkey together supply 54% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
21.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.45%.