VOL. I · WASHINGTON TARIFF DECISION ASSISTANT · April 25, 2026
§ HTS 5206 · US import duty

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:

HTS 5206 covers Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:, classified under HS chapter 52. The MFN (general column) base duty is Free. No Chapter 99 overlays are active. Imports from China typically incur the Section 301 / IEEPA additional duties listed above; imports from Vietnam, Mexico, India and other origins generally pay only the MFN base unless an origin-specific overlay applies. Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases are NOT evaluated on this page — check ADCVD orders separately. Source: USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev6. CBP determines the binding classification and duty at entry.

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:
HTS CODE
5206
General (MFN)
§99 overlays0

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)Free
Special
Other (Column 2)

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

No Chapter 99 overlays are currently linked to this HS code.

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Vietnam (VN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Mexico (MX) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
India (IN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
South Korea (KR) 0% 0% 0% $0.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESAll subheadings under HTS 5206

Direct children of HTS heading 5206. Drill in to see actual column rates.

§ FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the US import duty for HTS 5206?
HTS 5206 (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:) has a general (MFN) column rate of Free/—. No Chapter 99 overlays are currently linked to this line. Final duty is determined by CBP at entry.
Does Section 301 or IEEPA tariff apply to HTS 5206?
No Chapter 99 overlay is linked to this line in our current snapshot. That means no Section 301, IEEPA, or reciprocal additional duty is mechanically attached. Always double-check against the latest Federal Register for proclamations that may not yet be reflected in the HTS export.
Do USMCA / free-trade rules of origin apply to HTS 5206?
Textiles and apparel (Chapters 50–63) have yarn-forward and fabric-forward rules of origin under USMCA and most other FTAs. Meeting the tariff-shift alone is typically not enough — confirm the fiber / yarn / fabric origin chain before claiming the preferential rate.
How do I compare duty from different countries for HTS 5206?
Use the origin compare view to evaluate this HS code against alternative countries. The calculator applies each country-specific Chapter 99 overlay and the appropriate column rate.
Is this the binding duty determination?
No. This page is a reference built on USITC + Federal Register open data. The binding classification and duty amount is determined by CBP at entry. AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions require separate review.