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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 $4.1M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Cotton Yarn for Retail Sale, 85% or More Cotton by Weight (Not Sewing Thread) paid $357K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.5M 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 $4.1M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.4M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| TURKEY | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| FRANCE | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| MEXICO | $774K | -- | -$774K |
| CANADA | $1K | $488K | +$487K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5207100000 | COT YRN,NOT SEWING THREAD, FOR RET SALE, >=85% COT | $4.1M | 10.15% | $357K |
COT YRN,NOT SEWING THREAD, FOR RET SALE, >=85% COT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5207100000 | COT YRN,NOT SEWING THREAD, FOR RET SALE, >=85% COT | $2.7M |
COT YRN,NOT SEWING THREAD, FOR RET SALE, >=85% COT
119.7K kg
WOV COT FAB, PR PL WV NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520852
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
WOV COT FAB, DENIM, UN 85% COT MMF OVER 200 G/M2
HS 521142
WOV COT FAB, DYE WEA NESOI NUN 85% COT OV 200 G/M2
HS 520939
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $524K | $2.2M | +$1.7M |
| New Jersey | $1.5M | $21K | -$1.5M |
| Oklahoma | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $1.2M | $1.3M | +$108K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $267K | $825K | +$557K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $906K | -- | -$906K |