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U.S. imports of multiple or cabled combed cotton yarn, 85%+ cotton, not for retail, over 43 nm to 52 nm (HS 520543) totaled $99K in July 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 NM to 52 NM paid $12K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $93K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 NM to 52 NM imports of $99K in July 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $78K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMultiple or cabled combed cotton yarn in the 43–52 NM per single yarn range serves fine shirting, lightweight woven fabrics, and premium knit constructions where both the combed fiber quality and the plied structure contribute to fabric performance. Mexico leads US supply in this heading, with India, Egypt, Italy, and Pakistan also present — a diverse supplier base spanning cost-competitive and premium-quality origins. Three US tariff lines apply: 5205430000, 5205430029 (ring spun), and 5205430090 (other spinning methods).
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Egypt's long-staple Giza cotton varieties are particularly well-suited to combed yarn production at medium-fine counts, yielding yarns with high uniformity and low imperfection rates. Egyptian-origin combed yarn in the 43–52 NM range is valued by fabric producers targeting premium shirting and fine woven goods, where fiber length and cleanliness directly affect finished fabric quality.
A ring-spun multiple or cabled combed cotton yarn at 48 NM per single yarn would classify under 5205430029. Supporting documentation should include a mill test certificate confirming the metric count per single yarn, fiber composition (85%+ cotton), spinning method (ring spun), and that the yarn is not put up for retail sale. A licensed customs broker should review the entry to confirm classification, particularly if the count is near a heading boundary.
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$60KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205430090 | Ml/Cb Cot Yarn, Gt=85% Cot, (43-52 Nm), Other | $55K | 14.41% | 88.14% | $8K |
| 5205430029 | Rng Spn Ml/Cb Cmb Yrn 85+%ct N-Rtl Gt43-52nm NESOI | $30K | 10.12% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 5205430021 | Cmpct Rng Spn Ml/Cb Cmb Yrn 85+%ct N-Rtl Gt43-52nm | $14K | 10.00% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5205430000 | Cot Yrn,Multi,Combd,Ge 85% Cot,Nt Retail,(43-52nm) | $60K |
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 · July 2026
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Italy and Turkey together supply 82% of it.
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rate provision · imports
6.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 12.49%.