U.S. imports of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 14 NM to 43 NM (HS 520542) totaled $616K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 14 NM to 43 NM paid $82K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 14 NM to 43 NM imports of $616K in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $504K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCombed multiple or cabled cotton yarn in the 14–43 NM count range is widely used in medium-weight shirting, fine canvas, and quality knit fabrics where the combing process delivers improved evenness and reduced hairiness relative to carded equivalents. Pakistan leads US imports in this segment, followed by Mexico and India. The US schedule includes four 10-digit lines under this heading — 5205420000, 5205420021 (compact ring spun, 41–43 NM), 5205420029 (ring spun, other counts), and 5205420090 (other spinning methods) — with compact ring spinning distinguished at the upper end of the count range.
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Compact ring spinning condenses the fiber bundle immediately before twisting, reducing protruding fibers and producing a smoother, stronger, lower-hairiness yarn compared to conventional ring spinning. Fabrics woven from compact yarn typically show better abrasion resistance and a cleaner surface finish. The US tariff schedule isolates compact ring-spun yarn in the 41–43 NM sub-range under line 5205420021, so importers must confirm with the mill whether compact or conventional ring spinning was used.
The boundary between these headings is 43 NM per single yarn: 520542 covers 'over 14 NM but not over 43 NM,' meaning 43 NM falls within 520542. If the mill certificate shows exactly 43 NM, the shipment classifies here. However, if there is any uncertainty about measurement methodology or rounding, obtaining an independent laboratory test report and consulting a licensed customs broker before filing entry is strongly advisable.
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$616KYoY · free account
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$76KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.2M of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 14 NM to 43 NM.
Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 3 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520542 · $616K of $5.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205420029 | Rng Spn Ml/Cb Cmb Yrn 85+%ct N-Rtl Gt14-43nm NESOI | $388K | 12.63% | 79.13% | $49K |
| 5205420090 | Ml/Cb Comb Cot Yarn, Gt=85% Cot,(14-43nm), Oth | $190K | 16.40% | 100.00% | $31K |
| 5205420021 | Cmpct Rng Spn Ml/Cb Cmb Yrn 85+%ct N-Rtl Gt41-43nm | $8K | 18.99% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205420000 | Cot Yrn, Multi, Combd, Ge 85% Cot, Nt Retail,(14-43nm) | $76K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Pakistan and India together supply 77% of it. Pakistan pays 16.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
13.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.93% of imports for consumption.