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Code 5205 44 · Heading 5205

Multi-ply or cabled combed-cotton yarn, 125 to under 192.31 decitex per strand

This covers multi-ply or cabled yarn made from combed cotton fibres, with at least 85% cotton by weight. Each strand is at least 125 decitex but under 192.31 decitex, corresponding to over 52 but no more than 80 metric count per strand; it is not sewing thread and is not in retail presentations.

For example

  • Two-ply combed-cotton yarn with at least 85% cotton by weight, 125 to under 192.31 decitex per strand, over 52 but no more than 80 metric count per strand, not sewing thread and not in a retail presentation
  • Cabled combed-cotton yarn with at least 85% cotton by weight, 125 to under 192.31 decitex per strand, over 52 but no more than 80 metric count per strand, not sewing thread and not in a retail presentation
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Official tariff text

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)

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Import duty on the codes below: 4.0%

Only one code below

5205 44 00

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%

This subheading has one 8-digit code, so that is the code to use.

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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.

Norway

Duty free

  • Their lines1 Norwegian line

52.05.4400 Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex

Norwegian tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Great Britain

Duty free

  • Their lines1 British line

5205 44 00 00 Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31|decitex but not less than 125|decitex

Northern Ireland follows other rules.

UK tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.

United States

10.0%

Estimated from published US measures

  • Their lines3 US lines
  • Entry dateSept. 17, 2026

5205.44.00.21 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.

  • 52.05.4400

    Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)

    Ordinary duty
    Duty free

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

See the 1 British line

Selling to Great Britain

What UK customs charges when goods like these arrive in Great Britain.

  • 5205 44 00 00

    Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31|decitex but not less than 125|decitex (exceeding 52|metric number but not exceeding 80|metric number per single yarn)

    Ordinary duty
    Duty free

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1599, last checked Sept. 13, 2026.

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.

  • 5205.44.00.21

    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 combed fibers, Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn, Ring spun, Compact (301)

    General rate
    9.9%
    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
  • 5205.44.00.29

    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 combed fibers, Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn, Ring spun, Other (301)

    General rate
    9.9%
    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
  • 5205.44.00.90

    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 combed fibers, Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding 80 nm per single yarn, Other (301)

    General rate
    9.9%
    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

Worked out for an entry on Sept. 17, 2026.

US tariff schedule 2026HTSRev19, last checked Sept. 16, 2026.

Last change we recorded: Revision 19 (2026), Sept. 16, 2026.

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.

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with Toldstyrelsen, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.