Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Polyester Filament Yarn, Multiple or Cabled, Not for Retail Sale (HS 540262) totaled $2.4M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Polyester Filament Yarn, Multiple or Cabled, Not for Retail Sale paid $470K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 19.21% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMultiple and cabled polyester filament yarn — formed by plying or cabling two or more single yarns — is used in tire cord, conveyor belts, seat belts, technical fabrics, and high-tenacity woven goods where single-yarn constructions lack sufficient strength or dimensional stability. The entire heading falls under one 10-digit line (5402620000), so the classification determination rests on confirming the polyester fiber type and the multiple/cabled construction. Turkey leads US imports under this heading, followed by Germany and Pakistan — a supplier mix that spans both large-scale industrial yarn production and specialty technical textile manufacturing. Importers sourcing from Turkey should be aware that antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings on polyester yarn products have historically targeted multiple origins, and current order scope should be verified before entry.
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175 import shipments a month
Multiple and cabled polyester yarns are classified in heading 540262 rather than in the single-yarn headings (540246–540249 or 540252), regardless of twist level. This means the turns-per-meter thresholds that drive classification within the single-yarn headings are not relevant here; instead, the key criterion is whether the yarn consists of two or more plied or cabled components. Importers should obtain construction documentation from the mill confirming ply count and cabling method.
Tire cord fabric manufacturers, automotive safety belt producers, and industrial conveyor belt makers are among the largest consumers, given the high tenacity and low elongation achievable in cabled polyester constructions. Technical woven fabric producers for geosynthetics and protective apparel also source this product. The industrial end-use profile means buyers typically specify yarn by tenacity (cN/dtex), elongation at break, and heat-shrinkage values rather than by twist level alone.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $28.7M of Polyester Filament Yarn, Multiple or Cabled, Not for Retail Sale and exported $11.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 8 of 22 in heading 5402
Subheading 540262 · $2.4M of $62.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402620000 | Polyesters Filmt Yn Multiple/Cabled Nt Retail Sale | $2.4M | 19.21% | 92.08% | $470K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402620000 | Polyesters Filmt Yn Multiple/Cabled Nt Retail Sale | $1.1M |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
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Turkey and Vietnam together supply 61% of it. China pays 45.0% duty; Mexico 2.3%.
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rate provision · imports
7.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 19.21% of imports for consumption.