U.S. exports of Cotton Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) (HS 520210) totaled $113K in August 2026.
Cotton Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) imports of $13K in August 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $26K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCotton yarn waste and thread waste are recovered fiber inputs used in recycled yarn spinning, nonwoven production, and industrial wiping cloth manufacturing. Turkey and Pakistan are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the concentration of large-scale cotton spinning and garment industries in those countries that generate significant post-industrial waste streams. The heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (5202100000), but importers should be prepared to distinguish yarn waste from garnetted stock (heading 520291) and other cotton waste types (520299), as the processing state of the fiber determines classification.
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Yarn waste (5202100000) consists of fiber in the form of broken or tangled yarn or thread that has not been re-opened into individual fibers. Garnetted stock (520291) is waste that has been mechanically re-opened — garneted — back into a loose fiber state resembling raw cotton. The processing step of garneting is the key distinction; a product description or mill certificate confirming whether the material has been garneted is the standard supporting document.
As of current schedules, cotton yarn waste under 5202100000 is not subject to the major Section 301 or antidumping orders that affect finished cotton textiles from certain origins. However, importers should verify current CBP and USTR guidance at the time of entry, as trade-remedy coverage can change. A licensed customs broker can confirm whether any applicable orders cover the specific HTS line and country of origin.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 5202
Subheading 520210 · $113K of $320K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5202100000 | Cotton Waste: Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) | $13K | 24.52% | 52.21% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5202100000 | Cotton Waste: Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) | $113K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Pakistan and Turkey together take 74% of it.
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rate provision · imports
47.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.52% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$13KYoY · free account
Exports
$113KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $354K of Cotton Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) and exported $1.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.