HTS heading 5205 · Chapter 52
HTS 5205: Cotton yarn, containing 85 percent or more by weight…
HTS heading 5205 covers cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale. It has 29 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 12% (8 lines), 9.9% (4 lines), 6.5% (3 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single yarn, of uncombed fibers: | |||||
| 5205.11 | Not exceeding 14 nm: | ||||
| 5205.11.10.00 | Unbleached, not mercerized (300)[kg] | 3.7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 6.9% | Estimate → |
| 5205.11.20.00 | Other (300)[kg] | 5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11.9% | Estimate → |
| 5205.12 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm: | ||||
| 5205.12.10.00 | Unbleached, not mercerized (300)[kg] | 5.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 10.3% | Estimate → |
| 5205.12.20.00 | Other (300)[kg] | 6.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.3% | Estimate → |
| 5205.13 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm: | ||||
| 5205.13.10.00 | Unbleached, not mercerized (300)[kg] | 6.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 13.9% | Estimate → |
| 5205.13.20.00 | Other (300)[kg] | 7.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18.9% | Estimate → |
| 5205.14 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm: | ||||
| 5205.14.10.00 | Unbleached, not mercerized (300)[kg] | 7.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 17.3% | Estimate → |
| 5205.14.20.00 | Other (300)[kg] | 8.7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 22.3% | Estimate → |
| 5205.15 | Exceeding 80 nm: | ||||
| 5205.15.10.00 | Unbleached, not mercerized (300)[kg] | 9.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 29.1% | Estimate → |
| 5205.15.20.00 | Other (300)[kg] | 12% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 34.1% | Estimate → |
| Single yarn, of combed fibers: | |||||
| 5205.21.00 | Not exceeding 14 nm | 5.8% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11.9% | |
| 5205.21.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.21.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.22.00 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm | 7.3% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.3% | |
| 5205.22.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.22.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.23.00 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm | 8.6% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18.9% | |
| 5205.23.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.23.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.24.00 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm | 9.9% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 22.3% | |
| 5205.24.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.24.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.26.00 | Measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number) | 12% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 34.1% | |
| 5205.26.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.26.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.27.00 | Measuring less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number) | 12% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 34.1% | |
| 5205.27.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.27.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.28.00 | Measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) | 12% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 34.1% | |
| 5205.28.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.28.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers: | |||||
| 5205.31.00.00 | Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 5.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11.9% | Estimate → |
| 5205.32.00.00 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 7.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.3% | Estimate → |
| 5205.33.00.00 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 8.6% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18.9% | Estimate → |
| 5205.34.00.00 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 9.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 22.3% | Estimate → |
| 5205.35.00.00 | Exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 12% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 34.1% | Estimate → |
| Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers: | |||||
| 5205.41.00 | Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn | 5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11.9% | |
| 5205.41.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.41.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.42.00 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn | 6.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.3% | |
| Ring spun: | |||||
| 5205.42.00.21 | Compact, exceeding 41 nm (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.42.00.29 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.42.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.43.00 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm per single yarn | 8.6% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18.9% | |
| Ring spun: | |||||
| 5205.43.00.21 | Compact (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.43.00.29 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.43.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.44.00 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn | 9.9% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 22.3% | |
| Ring spun: | |||||
| 5205.44.00.21 | Compact (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.44.00.29 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.44.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers (con.): | |||||
| 5205.46.00 | 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) | 12% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 34.1% | |
| Ring spun: | |||||
| 5205.46.00.21 | Compact (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.46.00.29 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.46.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.47.00 | 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) | 12% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 34.1% | |
| Ring spun: | |||||
| 5205.47.00.21 | Compact, not exceeding 102 nm (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.47.00.29 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.47.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.48.00 | Measuring per single yarn less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) | 12% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 34.1% | |
| 5205.48.00.20 | Ring spun (301)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5205.48.00.90 | Other (301)[kg] | Estimate → |
62 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 5205.11.10.00 at the general rate of 3.7%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (3.7%) | $370.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $417.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 5205?
Heading 5205 has 29 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 12% (8 lines), 9.9% (4 lines), 6.5% (3 lines), 7.3% (3 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 5205?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 5205?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.