HS code 520531: Multiple

What 520531 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale › Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres › Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn).

Nearby codes to check

• Heading 5205 Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale: every subheading side by side.
• 520511 Single yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
• 520512 Single yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
• 520513 Single yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
• 520514 Single yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
• 520515 Single yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)
• 520521 Single yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
• 520522 Single yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
• 520523 Single yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
• 520524 Single yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
• 520526 Single yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106,38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number)
• 520527 Single yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring less than 106,38 decitex but not less than 83,33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number)
• 520528 Single yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring less than 83,33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number)
• 520532 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
• 520533 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
• 520534 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
• 520535 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
• 520541 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
• 520542 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
• 520543 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
• 520544 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
• 520546 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex but not less than 106,38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number per single yarn)
• 520547 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 106,38 decitex but not less than 83,33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number per single yarn)
• 520548 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres — Measuring per single yarn less than 83,33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number per single yarn)

US duty rate

5.8%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Common questions

What is HS code 520531?

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale : Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres : Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)

What duty rates apply to 520531?

Listed duty rates range from 5.8% across 1 country rate.