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U.S. imports of gimped yarn, chenille yarn, and loopwale yarn (HS 560600) totaled $3.3M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Gimped Yarn, Chenille Yarn, and Loopwale Yarn paid $699K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $2.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Gimped Yarn, Chenille Yarn, and Loopwale Yarn imports of $3.3M in April 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.3M.
Last updated: April 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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $732K | -- | -$732K |
| VIETNAM | $641K | -- | -$641K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $563K | +$563K |
| TURKEY | $549K | -- | -$549K |
| CANADA | -- | $456K | +$456K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5606000090 | GIMP YRN,STRP,SYN/ART MONOFIL,CHEN,NOT ELAST FILA | $2.7M | 24.90% | $581K |
| 5606000010 | GIMP YRN,STRP,SYN/ART MONOFIL,CHEN,OF ELAST FILA | $587K | 20.10% | $118K |
GIMP YRN,STRP,SYN/ART MONOFIL,CHEN,NOT ELAST FILA
GIMP YRN,STRP,SYN/ART MONOFIL,CHEN,OF ELAST FILA
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5606000000 | GIMP YRN & STRIP, 5404/5405 CHEN YRN LOOP WALE-YRN | $1.9M |
GIMP YRN & STRIP, 5404/5405 CHEN YRN LOOP WALE-YRN
144.6K kg
NONWOVENS, OF MMF WEIGHING > 25 G/M2 BUT < 70 G/M2
HS 560312
NONWOVENS NOT OF MMF > 25 G/M2 & < 70 G/M2
HS 560392
NONWOVENS, OF MMF WEIGHING > 150 G/M2
HS 560314
NONWOVENS,NOT MANMADE FILAMENT,WEIGHING > 150G/M2
HS 560394
NONWOVENS, OF MMF WEIGHING > 70 G/M2 BUT <150 G/M2
HS 560313
NONWOVENS OF MANMADE FILAMENTS WEIGHING < 25 G/M2
HS 560311
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $731K | $1.3M | +$586K |
| Oklahoma | $820K | -- | -$820K |
| Unidentified | -- | $434K | +$434K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $572K | $290K | -$283K |
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $681K | +$681K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $644K | -- | -$644K |