HS code 520790: Cotton Yarn
- Covers:
- Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 520710 (Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton).
- Listed US duty:
- 5% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Other
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What 520790 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 5207 (cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 520710 Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 5207 Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
5%
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.
Who imports under 520790
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 520790 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 520790?
- Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Other
- What duty rates apply to 520790?
- Listed duty rates range from 5% across 1 country rate.
Browse all of Chapter 52: Cotton →
Go beyond the code
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