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5206 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
Heading
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EU customs measures (TARIC)
Duty is not declared at this level. The table shows only measures that apply to the whole heading and above; the rate for specific goods sits on the subheading. Expand the code below.
Data updated: 2026-08-08 · Indicative – only the official sources (TARIC) are binding.
| Measure type | Origin / area | Duty | Validity | Source |
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| Entry into free circulation (quantitative limitation) | Belarus | — | 2015-07-15 – 2017-03-22 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Entry into free circulation (quantitative limitation) | North Korea | — | 2015-07-15 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Airworthiness tariff suspension | ERGA OMNES | 0 % | 2008-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Non preferential tariff quota | ERGA OMNES | 0 % | 2026-09-01 – 2027-08-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Preferential tariff quota | Korea, Republic of | 0 % | 2026-07-01 – 2027-06-30 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Albania | 0 % | 2009-04-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Algeria | 0 % | 2005-09-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 % | 2009-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Canada | 0 % | 2017-09-21 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | 2017-09-21 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Egypt | 0 % | 2004-06-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | GSP - General arrangements | 3.2 % | 2015-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Japan | 0 % | 2020-02-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Kosovo | 0 % | 2016-04-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Macedonia | 0 % | 2009-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Montenegro | 0 % | 2010-05-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | New Zealand | 0 % | 2024-05-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Peru | 0 % | 2013-03-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Serbia | 0 % | 2010-02-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Singapore | 0 % | 2019-11-21 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Ukraine | 0 % | 2016-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Third country duty | ERGA OMNES | 4 % | 2004-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
National measures · EE
National VAT (TEDB): standard 24 % · reduced 9 % · reduced 13 %
Source: European Commission, DG TAXUD – Taxes in Europe Database
Documents & conditions (EU)
The full set of EU document conditions for this code. Which ones actually apply depends on the specific measure and the origin of the goods — pick what applies to your consignment. Import scenario.
| Code | Document / description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| A119 | Airworthiness certificate or declaration in the commercial invoice containing the elements of the airworthiness certificate issued or a document annexed to the invoice | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| L079 | Textile products: import licence | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| U059 | Origin declaration containing the following statement in English: "Derogation - Annex II(a) of Protocol concerning the definition of "originating products " and methods of administrative cooperation " | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| U088 | Origin declaration stating European Union origin, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y043 | Reimportation of textile products following an outward processing operation, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 - ANNEX II | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
Sub-items
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5206 11 00 Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
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5206 12 00 Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
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5206 13 00 Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
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5206 14 00 Measuring less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
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5206 15 00 Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)
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5206 21 00 Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
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5206 22 00 Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
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5206 23 00 Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
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5206 24 00 Measuring less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
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5206 25 00 Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)
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5206 31 00 Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
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5206 32 00 Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
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5206 33 00 Measuring per single yarn less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
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5206 34 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)
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5206 35 00 Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
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5206 41 00 Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
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5206 42 00 Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
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5206 43 00 Measuring per single yarn less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
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5206 44 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)
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5206 45 00 Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)