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U.S. imports of cotton yarn waste (including thread waste) (HS 520210) totaled $57K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Cotton Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) imports of $57K in April 2026 ran 170% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21K.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5202100000 | COTTON WASTE: YARN WASTE (INCLUDING THREAD WASTE) | $57K | 1.53% | $739 |
COTTON WASTE: YARN WASTE (INCLUDING THREAD WASTE)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5202100000 | COTTON WASTE: YARN WASTE (INCLUDING THREAD WASTE) | $84K |
COTTON WASTE: YARN WASTE (INCLUDING THREAD WASTE)
102.4K kg
WOV COT FAB, PR PL WV NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520852
COTTON YARN (N SWG THD) RETAIL SALE 85% OR > WT CO
HS 520710
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
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKISTAN | $47K | $17K | -$30K |
| MEXICO | $3K | $48K | +$45K |
| CANADA | $6K | $15K | +$9K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| DENMARK | $1K | -- | -$1K |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | -- | $48K | +$48K |
| Missouri | $47K | -- | -$47K |
| South Carolina | -- | $32K | +$32K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $3K | $48K | +$45K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $47K | -- | -$47K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | -- | $17K | +$17K |