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U.S. imports of high tenacity polyester filament yarn (HS 540220) totaled $12.7M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of High Tenacity Polyester Filament Yarn paid $2.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $12.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $5.0M | -- | -$5.0M |
| CHINA | $4.7M | $83K | -$4.6M |
| MEXICO | $384K | $1.6M | +$1.2M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $790K | +$790K |
| JAPAN | $722K | -- | -$722K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402203050 | PLYSTR MONO/MULTI YRN NT RTL LT 5 M, GT 920 DECTX | $7.1M | 24.32% | $1.8M |
| 5402206000 | POLYESTERS HIGH TENACITY MULTIPLE/CABLED NT RETAIL | $3.4M | 17.50% | $585K |
| 5402203010 | PLYSTR MONO/MULTI YRN N RTL LT 5M,NT GT 920 DECITX | $878K | 20.13% | $103K |
| 5402203070 | POLSTR HIGH TEN MULTI YRN N RTL GT=5/M GT 920 DECI | $702K | 18.13% | $126K |
| 5402203030 | POLSTR HIGH TEN MULTI YRN N RTL GT= 5/M LT=920 DEC | $524K | 43.77% | $229K |
PLYSTR MONO/MULTI YRN NT RTL LT 5 M, GT 920 DECTX
POLYESTERS HIGH TENACITY MULTIPLE/CABLED NT RETAIL
PLYSTR MONO/MULTI YRN N RTL LT 5M,NT GT 920 DECITX
POLSTR HIGH TEN MULTI YRN N RTL GT=5/M GT 920 DECI
POLSTR HIGH TEN MULTI YRN N RTL GT= 5/M LT=920 DEC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402200000 | SYN FIL YARN EX SEWING NO RETAIL, POLYESTER | $3.5M |
SYN FIL YARN EX SEWING NO RETAIL, POLYESTER
463.8K kg
SYNTHETIC FILAMENT YARN FABRIC FROM THE STRIP
HS 540720
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
ART FIL YARN EXC SEW NO RETAIL SING VISC RAYON
HS 540331
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $4.1M | $263K | -$3.8M |
| Georgia | $3.2M | $322K | -$2.9M |
| North Carolina | $795K | $569K | -$227K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $5.7M | $24K | -$5.7M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $2.3M | $104K | -$2.2M |
| YSLETA, TX | $377K | $668K | +$291K |