U.S. exports of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 NM to 52 NM (HS 520543) totaled $146K in August 2026.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 NM to 52 NM paid $13K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.41% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 7 of 24 in heading 5205
Subheading 520543 · $146K of $51.3M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $795K of Multiple or Cabled Combed Cotton Yarn, 85%+ Cotton, Not for Retail, Over 43 NM to 52 NM and exported $904K.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205430090 | Ml/Cb Cot Yarn, Gt=85% Cot, (43-52 Nm), Other | $37K | 16.59% | 100.00% | $6K |
| 5205430021 | Cmpct Rng Spn Ml/Cb Cmb Yrn 85+%ct N-Rtl Gt43-52nm | $29K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 5205430029 | Rng Spn Ml/Cb Cmb Yrn 85+%ct N-Rtl Gt43-52nm NESOI | $20K | 21.10% | 100.00% | $4K |
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) | $146K |
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.
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duty collected equals 15.41% of imports for consumption.