U.S. imports of High Tenacity Polyester Filament Yarn (HS 540220) totaled $16.4M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of High Tenacity Polyester Filament Yarn paid $3.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. High Tenacity Polyester Filament Yarn imports of $16.4M in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHigh tenacity polyester filament yarn is a workhorse industrial fiber used in tire reinforcement, seat belts, geotextiles, and heavy-duty strapping — sectors that demand consistent tenacity and dimensional stability under load. Vietnam and China together dominate US import supply under this heading, with Indonesia and Japan also contributing. The schedule's six 10-digit lines (5402200000 through 5402206000) differentiate by twist level and decitex, and China-origin entries may carry Section 301 exposure, making origin documentation and first-sale valuation particularly important for cost management.
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High tenacity grades are produced under higher draw ratios during manufacturing, yielding significantly greater tensile strength and lower elongation than standard textile polyester. This makes them unsuitable for most apparel uses but essential for technical applications such as tire cord, airbag fabric, and industrial belting where failure under load is not acceptable.
CBP may request mill certificates, laboratory test reports, or manufacturer's technical data sheets confirming linear density (decitex) and twist count. Having these documents ready at entry reduces the risk of a CF-28 request for information or a reclassification that shifts the entry to a different 10-digit line.
Subheading 1 of 22 in heading 5402
Subheading 540220 · $16.4M of $62.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402203050 | Plystr Mono/Multi Yrn Nt Rtl Lt 5 M, Gt 920 Dectx | $10.2M | 21.16% | 99.45% | $2.2M |
| 5402206000 | Polyesters High Tenacity Multiple/Cabled Nt Retail | $4.1M | 17.87% | 96.77% | $733K |
| 5402203070 | Polstr High Ten Multi Yrn N Rtl Gt=5/M Gt 920 Deci | $787K | 32.26% | 99.82% | $254K |
| 5402203010 | Plystr Mono/Multi Yrn N Rtl Lt 5m, Nt Gt 920 Decitx | $698K | 22.07% | 99.67% | $154K |
| 5402203030 | Polstr High Ten Multi Yrn N Rtl Gt= 5/M Lt=920 Dec | $530K | 44.26% | 100.00% | $235K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402200000 | Syn Fil Yarn Ex Sewing No Retail, Polyester | $2.8M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $169.3M of High Tenacity Polyester Filament Yarn and exported $37.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 73% of it. China pays 28.7% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
1.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.66% of imports for consumption.