Heading 5206
HTS code 5206 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
- Chapter
- 52 — Cotton
- Tariff lines
- 20
- General duty
- General duty rate of 9.2%
Tariff lines under heading 5206
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5206.11.0000 | Not exceeding 14 nm (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.12.0000 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.13.0000 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.14.0000 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.15.0000 | Exceeding 80 nm (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.21.0000 | Not exceeding 14 nm (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.22.0000 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.23.0000 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.24.0000 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.25.0000 | Exceeding 80 nm (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Single yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.31.0000 | Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.32.0000 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.33.0000 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm per single yarn (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.34.0000 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.35.0000 | Exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (300) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.41.0000 | Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.42.0000 | Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.43.0000 | Exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm per single yarn (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.44.0000 | Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
| 5206.45.0000 | Exceeding 80 nm per single yarn (301) (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale > Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers) | 9.2% | kg |
Documents required to import under 5206
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 5206?
- 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 sits in Chapter 52 (cotton) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 20 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5206?
- General duty rate of 9.2%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5206 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 52
- 5201Cotton, not carded or combed
- 5202Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
- 5203Cotton, carded or combed
- 5204Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
- 5205Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
- 5207Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale
- 5208Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²
- 5209Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²