U.S. imports of Single Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn, Untwisted or Low-Twist (Not for Retail Sale) (HS 540331) totaled $10.9M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Single Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn, Untwisted or Low-Twist (Not for Retail Sale) paid $838K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.72% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Single Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn, Untwisted or Low-Twist (Not for Retail Sale) imports of $10.9M in August 2026 ran 72% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSingle viscose rayon filament yarn with a twist of no more than 120 turns per meter occupies a broad middle ground between flat (zero-twist) weaving yarn and high-twist crepe yarn, making it a versatile input for apparel linings, dress fabrics, and lightweight woven textiles. The US schedule distinguishes by twist level and filament count: untwisted or below 5 turns/meter (5403310020) and multifilament constructions twisted between 5 and 120 turns/meter (5403310040). Germany leads US imports under this heading, with India and Indonesia also significant sources. Mexico's presence among top suppliers means a portion of trade may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment, though origin qualification depends on fiber-forward or yarn-forward rules.
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31 import shipments a month
Heading 5403.31 covers single viscose rayon yarn twisted at or below 120 turns/meter, while 5403.32 captures yarn twisted above that threshold. The turns-per-meter count must be verified from the mill's technical data sheet or by laboratory testing; the distinction affects both the applicable HTS line and, in some cases, the applicable duty rate.
A mill certificate or technical data sheet confirming fiber composition (viscose rayon), filament count (mono vs. multi), twist direction, and turns-per-meter is standard. Country-of-origin documentation and, where applicable, a certificate of origin for preferential tariff claims should accompany the commercial invoice. Consult a licensed customs broker for complex origin or classification questions.
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$10.9MYoY · free account
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$89KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $71.8M of Single Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn, Untwisted or Low-Twist (Not for Retail Sale).
Through August 2026 · exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 5403
Subheading 540331 · $10.9M of $11.5M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5403310040 | Visc Ryn Twst 'N' (5-120) Trns Per Mtr Multifilmnt | $10.9M | 7.72% | 76.07% | $838K |
| 5403310020 | Visc Rayon Untwst/Twst Lt 5 Turns/M Mono/Multi | $1K | 12.45% | 100.00% | $186 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5403310000 | Art Fil Yarn Exc Sew No Retail Sing Visc Rayon | $89K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and India together supply 100% of it. India pays 20.0% duty; Germany 7.6%.
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rate provision · imports
23.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.72% of imports for consumption.