U.S. imports of Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, Not Over 200 g/m² (HS 520843) totaled $141K in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, Not Over 200 g/m² paid $13K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.98% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataProduced from pre-colored yarns woven in a 3- or 4-thread twill (including cross twill) structure, these cotton fabrics at 85% or more cotton and not exceeding 200 g/m² are used in apparel, workwear, and decorative textiles where both diagonal texture and woven-in color patterning are desired. India leads US imports under this heading, with Japan and Portugal also supplying — a combination that reflects both volume production and specialty twill constructions for premium end uses. Like its bleached and piece-dyed twill counterparts (520823 and 520833), this heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (5208430000), so the classification decision rests entirely on confirming the yarn-dyed finish and twill weave structure.
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Denim is specifically classified under HTS 5209420000 (for fabrics over 200 g/m²) or related lines, and is defined by its characteristic 3×1 twill construction with indigo-dyed warp and undyed weft. A yarn-dyed twill fabric under 520843 weighs 200 g/m² or less and may use any color combination. If a fabric exceeds 200 g/m² or meets the specific denim construction criteria, it would fall outside 520843 entirely. Weight certification and weave analysis are the key documents for resolving this boundary.
Portugal has developed a niche in premium yarn-dyed and specialty-weave cotton fabrics, often supplying European fashion brands and US importers seeking shorter lead times, smaller minimum order quantities, and certified sustainable or organic cotton constructions. For buyers prioritizing traceability or OEKO-TEX certification, Portuguese mills can offer documentation that is harder to obtain from higher-volume commodity suppliers.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.6M of Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, Not Over 200 g/m².
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 · exports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 14 of 19 in heading 5208
Subheading 520843 · $141K of $32.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5208430000 | Wv Fb Ct>=85%wgt Ct <=200g/M2 3/4twl(Inc Cross)Ydc | $141K | 8.98% | 99.64% | $13K |
Imports · August 2026
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India and Japan together supply 70% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.98% of imports for consumption.