U.S. exports of Cotton Yarn (Not Sewing Thread), 85% or More Cotton by Weight, Not Retail Packaged (SITC 65133) totaled $51.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Cotton Yarn (Not Sewing Thread), 85% or More Cotton by Weight, Not Retail Packaged paid $537K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIndustrial-format cotton yarn of 85% or greater cotton content, wound on large cones or tubes and sold in bulk to textile mills, weaving operations, and garment manufacturers rather than retail consumers. As a primary input for woven and knitted fabric production, this yarn's count (expressed in metric or English cotton count), ply, and twist are the key procurement specifications that determine its suitability for specific fabric constructions. The non-retail presentation and high cotton purity together distinguish this heading from both blended industrial yarns and consumer-packaged equivalents.
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Industrial cotton yarn is typically specified in English Cotton Count (Ne), where a higher number indicates a finer yarn, or in metric count (Nm). Ring-spun, open-end (rotor-spun), and air-jet spun yarns each have different count ranges and surface characteristics that affect fabric hand and performance. Importers and buyers should ensure that count, ply, and spinning method are explicitly stated in purchase contracts to avoid disputes at delivery.
Duty rates and trade-remedy exposure for industrial cotton yarn vary significantly by origin. Yarn from certain countries may be subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders, and Section 301 measures may apply to imports from specific origins. A licensed customs broker can help identify applicable orders and calculate total landed cost before committing to a supply source.
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Basic heading 65133 · $51.3M of $13.0B
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Exports · August 2026
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Honduras and Dominican Republic together take 88% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $64.4M of Cotton Yarn (Not Sewing Thread), 85% or More Cotton by Weight, Not Retail Packaged and exported $599.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.