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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 $170K in April 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 $14K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $83K 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 $170K in April 2026 ran 141% above the year-to-date monthly average of $70K.
Last updated: April 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205430090 | ML/CB COT YARN, GT=85% COT, (43-52 NM), OTHER | $108K | 10.73% | $2K |
| 5205430029 | RNG SPN ML/CB CMB YRN 85+%CT N-RTL GT43-52NM NESOI | $62K | 18.60% | $12K |
ML/CB COT YARN, GT=85% COT, (43-52 NM), OTHER
RNG SPN ML/CB CMB YRN 85+%CT N-RTL GT43-52NM NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5205430000 | COT YRN,MULTI,COMBD,GE 85% COT,NT RETAIL,(43-52NM) | $50K |
COT YRN,MULTI,COMBD,GE 85% COT,NT RETAIL,(43-52NM)
1.8K 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $45K | $50K | +$5K |
| South Carolina | $81K | -- | -$81K |
| California | $43K | -- | -$43K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $81K | -- | -$81K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $50K | +$50K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $44K | -- | -$44K |