Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Artificial Monofilament (67 Decitex or More) and Artificial Textile Strip (Width Not Over 5 mm) (HS 540500) totaled $99K in September 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Artificial Monofilament (67 Decitex or More) and Artificial Textile Strip (Width Not Over 5 mm) paid $19K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 18.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Artificial Monofilament (67 Decitex or More) and Artificial Textile Strip (Width Not Over 5 mm) imports of $99K in September 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $80K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataViscose, cupro, modal, and other regenerated-cellulose-based monofilaments and narrow strips are the artificial-fiber counterparts to the synthetic forms in heading 5404. The US schedule divides the heading between monofilaments with cross-sectional dimensions exceeding 1 mm (5405003000) and strips other than monofilaments (5405006000). Guatemala leads US supply — an unusual sourcing pattern driven by established rayon-strip production for decorative and craft applications — with Italy and India also contributing. The artificial/synthetic fiber distinction is the primary classification boundary: regenerated cellulose is artificial, while petroleum-derived polymers are synthetic.
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Artificial textile materials are made from regenerated natural polymers — primarily cellulose-based fibers such as viscose rayon, modal, lyocell, and cupro. Synthetic materials are derived from chemical synthesis of petroleum-based polymers (nylon, polyester, polypropylene, etc.). Laboratory fiber analysis or a manufacturer's certificate of composition is the standard documentation used to support this distinction at entry.
Guatemala has developed specialized production capacity for rayon and viscose-based strips used in decorative crafts, woven accessories, and artificial floral applications — end-uses that require consistent narrow-width artificial fiber forms. This niche manufacturing base, combined with proximity to the US market, accounts for Guatemala's prominence in this otherwise Europe-dominated product category.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5405006000 | Artificial Strip Width <= 5mm Other Than Monofilam | $61K | 15.80% | 100.00% | $10K |
| 5405003000 | Art Mnfil >=67 Dec N-X Sec Dim >1mm & Wid <=5mm | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5405003000 | Art Mnfil >=67 Dec N-X Sec Dim >1mm & Wid <=5mm | $61K |
| 5405006000 | Artificial Strip Width <= 5mm Other Than Monofilam | $21K |
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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5405
Subheading 540500 · $99K of $61K
ImportsExports
Imports
$99KYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0M of Artificial Monofilament (67 Decitex or More) and Artificial Textile Strip (Width Not Over 5 mm).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
India and China together supply 99% of it. China pays 43.3% duty; Ireland 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.99% of imports for consumption.