U.S. exports of Sewing Thread of Artificial Staple Fibers (HS 550820) totaled $54K in August 2026.
Sewing Thread of Artificial Staple Fibers imports of $27K in August 2026 ran 235% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSewing thread made from artificial staple fibers — chiefly viscose rayon — occupies a smaller but distinct segment of the industrial thread market, prized for its sheen, smooth stitch appearance, and use in decorative embroidery and high-end apparel. The single US tariff line is 5508200000, covering both retail and non-retail presentations. Rayon sewing thread competes directly with polyester staple thread (heading 5508100000), and the classification boundary turns on fiber chemistry rather than end use.
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A fiber content certificate or manufacturer's technical data sheet confirming the cellulosic origin of the fiber (e.g., viscose rayon, modal) is the most reliable documentation. Since artificial and synthetic staple fiber threads are classified under different headings (5508200000 vs. 5508100000), a mislabeled fiber content declaration can result in misclassification. Lab testing for fiber composition is available if the origin is disputed.
Trade remedy exposure depends on the specific tariff line and country of origin. Artificial staple fiber thread (5508200000) and synthetic staple fiber thread (5508100000) are separate tariff lines and may have different antidumping, countervailing duty, or Section 301 coverage. Importers should check the current scope of any applicable orders against the specific HTS line and origin country with a licensed customs broker.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 5508
Subheading 550820 · $54K of $1.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$27KYoY · free account
Exports
$54KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $78K of Sewing Thread of Artificial Staple Fibers and exported $607K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5508200000 | Sew Thd Mmf Stpl Fib Wth Nt Retail Sale Art Stp Fb | $27K | 43.82% | 100.00% | $12K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5508200000 | Sew Thd Mmf Stpl Fib Wth Nt Retail Sale Art Stp Fb | $54K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Vietnam and Canada together take 100% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 43.82% of imports for consumption.
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