Folded combed cotton yarn 52-80 nm from India
India exported $70.7 million of folded combed cotton yarn 52-80 nm (HS 5205.44) in FY2025-26, up 2.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 19.9% US import duty, against 47.4% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 19.9%China 47.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $71MUp 2.7% on last year
- HS code
- 5205.44Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205.44.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers: Exceeding 52 nm but not exceeding <il>80 nm</il> per single yarn | 9.9% | 19.9% | 47.4% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of folded combed cotton yarn 52-80 nm
India's exports to all countries under HS 5205.44, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5205.44 is 4%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 3.4% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on folded combed cotton yarn 52-80 nm from India?
19.9% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 47.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for folded combed cotton yarn 52-80 nm?
5205.44, under heading 5205 (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export folded combed cotton yarn 52-80 nm?
Yes. India exported $70.7 million under HS 5205.44 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.