HTS heading 5206 · Chapter 52
HTS 5206: Cotton yarn, containing less than 85 percent by weight…
HTS heading 5206 covers cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale. It has 20 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 9.2% (20 lines).
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: | |||||
| 5206.11.00.00 | Not exceeding 14 nm (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.12.00.00 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.13.00.00 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.14.00.00 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.15.00.00 | Exceeding 80 nm (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| Single yarn, of combed fibers: | |||||
| 5206.21.00.00 | Not exceeding 14 nm (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.22.00.00 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.23.00.00 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.24.00.00 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.25.00.00 | Exceeding 80 nm (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers: | |||||
| 5206.31.00.00 | Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.32.00.00 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.33.00.00 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.34.00.00 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.35.00.00 | Exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (300)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers: | |||||
| 5206.41.00.00 | Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.42.00.00 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.43.00.00 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm per single yarn (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.44.00.00 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 5206.45.00.00 | Exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (301)[kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
20 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 5206.11.00.00 at the general rate of 9.2%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (9.2%) | $920.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $967.14 |
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 5206?
Heading 5206 has 20 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 9.2% (20 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 5206?
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 5206?
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.