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U.S. exports of artificial monofilament (67 decitex or more) and artificial textile strip (width not over 5 mm) (HS 540500) totaled $26K in July 2026.
Artificial Monofilament (67 Decitex or More) and Artificial Textile Strip (Width Not Over 5 mm) imports of $2K in July 2026 ran 98% below the year-to-date monthly average of $80K.
Last updated: July 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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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5405
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5405006000 | Artificial Strip Width <= 5mm Other Than Monofilam | $2K | 40.77% | 100.00% | $665 |
| 5405003000 | Art Mnfil >=67 Dec N-X Sec Dim >1mm & Wid <=5mm | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5405006000 | Artificial Strip Width <= 5mm Other Than Monofilam | $26K |
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.
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$2KYoY · Pro
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$26KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Ireland together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 40.77%.