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U.S. imports of nylon or polyamide filament yarn, multiple or cabled, not for retail sale (HS 540261) totaled $892K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMultiple or cabled nylon filament yarn — produced by twisting two or more single yarns together — delivers higher tenacity, improved dimensional stability, and greater fatigue resistance than single-yarn constructions, making it a preferred input for tire cord, industrial webbing, parachute fabric, and high-performance apparel. The heading consolidates into one 10-digit line (5402610000), so classification turns on confirming the multiple/cabled construction and the polyamide fiber type rather than on decitex or twist-level splits. Latvia leads US imports under this heading — an atypical top-supplier position that likely reflects specialized industrial nylon cord production — followed by Canada and India. The USMCA origin rules may provide duty advantages for Canadian-origin product where applicable.
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A multiple yarn is formed by twisting two or more single yarns together in one operation, while a cabled yarn is produced by twisting two or more multiple yarns together in a subsequent operation. Both constructions fall within 5402610000 for nylon/polyamide, so the distinction does not affect the 10-digit classification here, but it may be relevant for technical specifications, end-use performance claims, and compliance with product standards in downstream industries such as tire cord or safety webbing.
Latvia hosts specialized industrial textile manufacturing facilities with a heritage in technical yarn production, including nylon cord and cabled constructions used in tire reinforcement and industrial applications. This niche manufacturing base, rather than broad commodity production, explains Latvia's prominence in this specific heading despite its small overall textile export footprint.
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