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U.S. imports of polyester filament yarn, multiple or cabled, not for retail sale (HS 540262) totaled $2.3M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Polyester Filament Yarn, Multiple or Cabled, Not for Retail Sale paid $414K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402620000 | POLYESTERS FILMT YN MULTIPLE/CABLED NT RETAIL SALE | $2.3M | 19.71% | $414K |
POLYESTERS FILMT YN MULTIPLE/CABLED NT RETAIL SALE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402620000 | POLYESTERS FILMT YN MULTIPLE/CABLED NT RETAIL SALE | $871K |
POLYESTERS FILMT YN MULTIPLE/CABLED NT RETAIL SALE
66.2K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| North Carolina | $405K | $316K | -$89K |
| Ohio | $72K | $395K | +$323K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| LAREDO, TX | $346K | $423K | +$77K |
| BOSTON, MA | $311K | -- | -$311K |