Norway
Duty free*
- Their lines1 Norwegian line
52.05.3100 Measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more
Norwegian tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.
Code 5205 31 · Heading 5205
Multi-ply or cabled yarn of uncombed cotton, at least 85% cotton, at least 714.29 decitex per thread
This covers multi-ply or cabled yarn made from uncombed cotton with a cotton content of at least 85% by weight. Each thread has a fineness of at least 714.29 decitex, corresponding to no more than 14 metric numbering per thread; sewing thread and retail packagings are excluded.
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Official tariff text
Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of >= 714,29 decitex "<= MN 14" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale)
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Import duty on the codes below: 4.0%*
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5205 31 00
Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of >= 714,29 decitex "<= MN 14" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale)
4.0%*This subheading has one 8-digit code, so that is the code to use.
Compare the sibling codes
See all 24 codes at this level- 5205 11 Single cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of >= 714,29 decitex "<= MN 14" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 12 Single cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 232,56 decitex to < 714,29 decitex "> MN 14 to MN 43" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 13 Single cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 192,31 decitex to < 232,56 decitex "> MN 43 to MN 52" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 14 Single cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 125 decitex to < 192,31 decitex "> MN 52 to MN 80" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 15 Single cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of < 125 decitex "> MN 80" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0–4.4%*
- 5205 21 Single cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of >= 714,29 decitex "<= MN 14" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 22 Single cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 232,56 decitex to < 714,29 decitex "> MN 14 to MN 43" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 23 Single cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 192,31 decitex to < 232,56 decitex "> MN 43 to MN 52" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 24 Single cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 125 decitex to < 192,31 decitex "> MN 52 to MN 80" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 26 Single cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 106,38 decitex to < 125 decitex "> MN 80 to MN 94" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 27 Single cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 83,33 decitex to < 106,38 decitex "> MN 94 to MN 120" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 28 Single cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of < 83,33 decitex "> MN 120" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
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5205 31 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of >= 714,29 decitex "<= MN 14" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) you are here 4.0%*
- 5205 32 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 232,56 decitex to < 714,29 decitex "> MN 14 to MN 43" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 33 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 192,31 decitex to < 232,56 decitex "> MN 43 to MN 52" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 34 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 125 decitex to < 192,31 decitex "> MN 52 to MN 80" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 35 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of < 125 decitex "> MN 80" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 41 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of >= 714,29 decitex "<= MN 14" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 42 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 232,56 decitex to < 714,29 decitex "> MN 14 to MN 43" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 43 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 192,31 decitex to < 232,56 decitex "> MN 43 to MN 52" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 44 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 125 decitex to < 192,31 decitex "> MN 52 to MN 80" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 46 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 106,38 decitex to < 125 decitex "> MN 80 to MN 94" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 47 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 83,33 decitex to < 106,38 decitex "> MN 94 to MN 120" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
- 5205 48 Multiple "folded" or cabled cotton yarn, of combed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of < 83,33 decitex "> MN 120" per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) 4.0%*
Selling to Norway, Great Britain and the United States
What they charge on arrival.
Norway, Great Britain and the United States use their own tariff lines under the 6-digit HS code. The rates below are what their customs charge on goods arriving from the EU. Match the goods against each country's own wording before you rely on a rate.
Great Britain
Duty free*
- Their lines1 British line
5205 31 00 00 Measuring per single yarn 714,29|decitex or more
Northern Ireland follows other rules.
UK tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.
United States
10.0%†
Estimated from published US measures
- Their lines1 US line
- Entry dateSept. 17, 2026
5205.31.00.00 Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton
The US importer of record files the entry.
US tariff data checked Sept. 16, 2026.
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Selling to Norway
Norway splits the 6-digit category its own way, so these are Norway's own lines under it, not this EU code. Check your product against their wording; what Norwegian customs charges is shown per line.
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52.05.3100
Measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
- Ordinary duty
- Duty free*
Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.
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Selling to Great Britain
What UK customs charges when goods like these arrive in Great Britain.
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5205 31 00 00
Measuring per single yarn 714,29|decitex or more (not exceeding 14|metric number per single yarn)
- Ordinary duty
- Duty free*
These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).
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Selling to the United States
What US customs charges when goods like these arrive from the EU. The US importer of record files the entry and pays the duty.
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5205.31.00.00
Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale, Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers, Not exceeding 14 nm per single yarn (300)
- General rate
- 5.8%
- From the EU
- 10.0%† Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties, US import taxes and customs fees are not included.
The descriptions above are the US tariff texts, which the United States publishes in English only.
Source: the US International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff Schedule (hts.usitc.gov), public domain, and the measures published in the Federal Register.
This is a planning estimate from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (revision shown) and the published Federal Register measures as of the date shown, for a shipment of EU origin. It is not a customs entry, legal advice or a broker's opinion, and tariffs.help is not a US-licensed customs broker. The US importer of record or their broker confirms the classification, origin, value and the duty due before filing.
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