U.S. imports of Cotton Yarn for Retail Sale, 85% or More Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) (HS 520710) totaled $2.9M in August 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Cotton Yarn for Retail Sale, 85% or More Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) paid $281K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cotton Yarn for Retail Sale, 85% or More Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) imports of $2.9M in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Last updated: August 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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677 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 5207
Subheading 520710 · $2.9M of $3.5M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5207100000 | Cot Yrn, Not Sewing Thread, For Ret Sale, >=85% Cot | $2.8M | 10.12% | 86.14% | $281K |
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 | $3.1M |
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
$2.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $41.9M of Cotton Yarn for Retail Sale, 85% or More Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) and exported $33.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Turkey and France together supply 57% of it. Egypt pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 2.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
13.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.12% of imports for consumption.