U.S. imports of Gimped Yarn, Chenille Yarn, and Loopwale Yarn (HS 560600) totaled $6.7M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Gimped Yarn, Chenille Yarn, and Loopwale Yarn paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 25.44% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Gimped Yarn, Chenille Yarn, and Loopwale Yarn imports of $6.7M in August 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGimped yarn, chenille yarn, and loopwale yarn are specialty decorative constructions used in upholstery, knitwear, trimmings, and home furnishings where texture and pile effect are design priorities. The US schedule distinguishes elastic-filament constructions (5606000010) — where the core is an elastomeric filament — from non-elastic versions (5606000090), a split that reflects the different end-use sectors and duty treatment for stretch versus non-stretch decorative yarns. China dominates US imports in this heading, with India and Vietnam also significant sources. Importers should confirm whether the core yarn is elastomeric, as misclassification between the elastic and non-elastic lines is a recurring audit finding in this heading.
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The elastic line (5606000010) applies when the core of the chenille or gimped construction is an elastomeric filament — typically spandex or another rubber-based continuous filament that provides stretch recovery. If the core is a conventional non-elastic yarn (polyester, cotton, acrylic, etc.), the non-elastic line (5606000090) applies. A stretch-and-recovery test or the manufacturer's fiber content specification for the core yarn is the standard documentation basis.
Chinese-origin chenille and gimped yarns may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify current Section 301 list coverage at the applicable 10-digit HTS line before shipment, as applicability can vary by construction type and the elastic versus non-elastic distinction within this heading.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5606
Subheading 560600 · $6.7M of $6.7M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5606000090 | Gimp Yrn, Strp, Syn/Art Monofil, Chen, Not Elast Fila | $6.1M | 26.62% | 99.08% | $1.6M |
| 5606000010 | Gimp Yrn, Strp, Syn/Art Monofil, Chen, of Elast Fila | $744K | 15.65% | 100.00% | $116K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5606000000 | Gimp Yrn & Strip, 5404/5405 Chen Yrn Loop Wale-Yrn | $1.5M |
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
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 67% of it. China pays 33.9% duty; Italy 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 25.44% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $66.9M of Gimped Yarn, Chenille Yarn, and Loopwale Yarn and exported $27.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.