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U.S. imports of artificial staple fibers, carded or combed for spinning (HS 550700) totaled $357 in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Artificial Staple Fibers, Carded or Combed for Spinning imports of $357 in April 2026 ran 93% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataArtificial staple fibers — primarily viscose rayon, modal, lyocell, and cupro — processed through carding or combing for spinning are a key input for soft-hand apparel yarns and blended fabrics. Unlike synthetic fibers derived from petrochemicals, artificial fibers are cellulose-based, a distinction that matters both commercially and for classification purposes. All US imports enter under the single tariff line 5507000000, and the heading covers all artificial fiber types without further subdivision at the 10-digit level.
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Artificial fibers (heading 5507) are derived from natural cellulose — including viscose rayon, modal, lyocell, and cupro — while synthetic fibers (headings 5506 and related) are polymer-based and derived from petrochemicals. The distinction is chemical in origin: if the fiber's base material is regenerated cellulose, it is artificial; if it is a synthesized polymer, it is synthetic. This difference determines which heading applies and can affect duty rates.
No — heading 5507 and its single US tariff line 5507000000 do not subdivide by fiber type. Modal, lyocell, cupro, and standard viscose rayon are all classified together when carded or combed for spinning. Importers relying on fiber-specific marketing claims (e.g., 'Tencel' or 'ECOVERO') should ensure that commercial documentation accurately reflects the fiber's cellulosic origin for classification and any applicable sustainability certifications.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $88K | +$88K |
| INDIA | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| ITALY | $357 | -- | -$357 |
| GERMANY | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5507000000 | ARTIFIC STPL FIBER CRD CMB OR OTHWS PRCD FOR SPNG | $357 | 15.13% | $54 |
ARTIFIC STPL FIBER CRD CMB OR OTHWS PRCD FOR SPNG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5507000000 | ARTIFIC STPL FIBER CRD CMB OR OTHWS PRCD FOR SPNG | $97K |
ARTIFIC STPL FIBER CRD CMB OR OTHWS PRCD FOR SPNG
155.3K kg
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, OF POLYESTER
HS 550320
ARTIF STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, VIS RAYON
HS 550410
YRN N SW TH MM ST FIB RT SL SYN STP FIB >=85% S FB
HS 551110
STPL FIB ARAMIDS NOT CARD/COMBD/PRCSD FOR SPINNING
HS 550311
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, ACRY/MODACRY
HS 550330
SYN STP FIB NOT CARD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, NESOI
HS 550390
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $357 | $88K | +$87K |
| New York | -- | $10K | +$10K |
| Oregon | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $88K | +$88K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $4K | +$4K |