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U.S. imports of polypropylene filament yarn, single, untwisted or ≤50 turns/meter, not for retail sale (HS 540248) totaled $653K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Polypropylene Filament Yarn, Single, Untwisted or ≤50 Turns/Meter, Not for Retail Sale paid $84K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $645K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolypropylene filament yarn at low twist is widely used in geotextiles, nonwovens, rope, carpet backing, and packaging applications, where its chemical resistance and low moisture absorption are commercially valued. The heading splits into two 10-digit lines — 5402480010 for general untwisted/low-twist constructions and 5402480070 for multifilament yarns with twist between 5 and 50 turns/m — allowing importers to match the correct line to their product's construction. South Korea leads US imports under this heading, with Turkey and India also significant suppliers. Polypropylene yarn from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariff considerations depending on country of origin.
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Geotextile manufacturers, carpet backing producers, and industrial rope and cordage makers are among the primary consumers. The yarn's resistance to moisture, acids, and alkalis makes it preferred over polyester or nylon in certain civil engineering and agricultural applications. Packaging and nonwoven fabric producers also source this product for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications.
The 5402480010 line covers the broader category of polypropylene yarns that are untwisted or twisted up to 50 turns/m, while 5402480070 is specifically reserved for multifilament constructions with twist at or above 5 turns/m up to 50 turns/m. Importers should confirm filament count and twist measurement from the manufacturer to avoid misclassification between these two lines.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGAPORE | -- | $540K | +$540K |
| BELGIUM | $3K | $531K | +$527K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $388K | -- | -$388K |
| INDIA | $77K | $310K | +$233K |
| PORTUGAL | $3K | $373K | +$371K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402480010 | POLYPROP YRN,UNTWST/TWST,<= 50 TRN/M,NT RTL,NESOI | $432K | 11.27% | $48K |
| 5402480070 | POLYPROP YRN MULT UNTWT/TWT TL 5TRM<= 50 TRM NT RT | $222K | 16.59% | $37K |
POLYPROP YRN,UNTWST/TWST,<= 50 TRN/M,NT RTL,NESOI
POLYPROP YRN MULT UNTWT/TWT TL 5TRM<= 50 TRM NT RT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402480010 | POLYPROP YRN,UNTWST/TWST,<= 50 TRN/M,NT RTL,NESOI | $1.8M |
| 5402480070 | POLYPROP YRN MULT UNTWT/TWT TL 5TRM<= 50 TRM NT RT | $313K |
POLYPROP YRN,UNTWST/TWST,<= 50 TRN/M,NT RTL,NESOI
284.1K kg
POLYPROP YRN MULT UNTWT/TWT TL 5TRM<= 50 TRM NT RT
23.8K kg
SYNTHETIC FILAMENT YARN FABRIC FROM THE STRIP
HS 540720
SYN FIL YARN EX SEWING NO RETAIL, POLYESTER
HS 540220
SYNTHETIC STRIP WIDTH NOT > 5MM
HS 540490
SYN FIL YN EXSEW NO RT TX POLYESTER
HS 540233
SYNT FILMT YRN, HIGH TENACITY YARN OF ARAMIDS
HS 540211
SYNT YARN,HIGH TENACTY, NYLON/ OTHR POLYAMIDES,NES
HS 540219
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | -- | $904K | +$904K |
| California | -- | $771K | +$771K |
| Florida | -- | $310K | +$310K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $117K | $904K | +$787K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $504K | +$504K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $338K | +$338K |