U.S. imports of Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, Under 85%, Mixed with Manmade Filaments (HS 551512) totaled $2.3M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, Under 85%, Mixed with Manmade Filaments paid $529K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 22.57% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, Under 85%, Mixed with Manmade Filaments imports of $2.3M in August 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBlending polyester staple fibers with manmade filaments — such as nylon or polyester filament yarns — produces fabrics with enhanced luster, strength, or surface texture widely used in outerwear, linings, and technical textiles. The filament component (rather than staple) is the key classification distinction from heading 551511, and fiber form must be confirmed by mill documentation. China dominates US supply under this heading, with Taiwan and India also significant sources. Sheeting constructions are further split by width — line 5515120022 covers widths exceeding 254 cm while 5515120027 covers widths at or below 254 cm — making fabric width a classification variable alongside fiber content.
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For sheeting constructions, the US schedule distinguishes widths greater than 254 cm (line 5515120022) from those at or below 254 cm (line 5515120027). Importers should confirm the finished fabric width from the mill's technical specification sheet, as width is measured in the finished state and can differ from loom width.
If the secondary manmade fiber is confirmed as staple rather than filament, the fabric would be reclassified to heading 551511 (if viscose rayon staple) or potentially 551519 (if another staple fiber). This distinction hinges on yarn construction, so a yarn analysis or mill certificate specifying filament versus staple is essential before filing.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $21.1M of Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, Under 85%, Mixed with Manmade Filaments and exported $21.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 9 in heading 5515
Subheading 551512 · $2.3M of $11.3M
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Imports · August 2026
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China and India together supply 43% of it. China pays 49.2% duty; Canada 0.3%.
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rate provision · imports
11.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 22.57% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5515120090 | Oth Wov Fab Syn Poly Stp Fb Mixed Mmf Fil Ot-NESOI | $1.9M | 24.43% | 86.04% | $456K |
| 5515120040 | Oth Wov Fab Syn Ply St Fb M Mmf Fil Satin/Twill Wv | $319K | 13.50% | 100.00% | $43K |
| 5515120010 | Oth Wov Fab Syn Ply St Fb M Mmf Fil Popl/Brdclth | $89K | 16.60% | 100.00% | $15K |
| 5515120030 | Oth Wov Fab Syn Ply St Fb M Mmf Fil Printcloth | $46K | 22.00% | 100.00% | $10K |
| 5515120022 | Oth Wov Fab Syn Ply Fb Mmf Fil Sht Wd Gt 254 Cm | $21K | 22.75% | 100.00% | $5K |
| 5515120027 | Oth Wov Fab Syn Ply St Fb Mmf Fil Sht Lt=254cm | $3K | 11.98% | 100.00% | $303 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5515120000 | Oth Wov Fab Syn Poly St Fb Mix M/S Mnm Filaments | $2.0M |
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.