U.S. imports of Textured Polyester Filament Yarn (HS 540233) totaled $9.4M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Textured Polyester Filament Yarn paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTextured polyester filament yarn is among the most widely traded synthetic textile inputs globally, feeding woven and knitted fabrics for apparel, home textiles, and automotive upholstery. Mexico leads US supply under this heading, with South Korea and India also significant sources. The heading's three 10-digit lines — 5402330000, 5402333000, and 5402336000 — separate single from multiple or cabled constructions; China-origin entries, while not the top supplier here, remain subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification a routine compliance step.
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Draw Textured Yarn (DTY) is the dominant commercial form of textured polyester filament yarn and is the product most commonly traded under heading 540233. It is produced by simultaneously drawing and false-twist texturing partially oriented yarn (POY), resulting in a bulky, crimped yarn with good stretch recovery. DTY is distinct from POY and fully drawn yarn (FDY), which classify elsewhere in Chapter 54.
Single textured polyester yarn (5402333000) is typically used in lighter woven and knitted fabrics where uniformity and drape are priorities. Multiple or cabled constructions (5402336000) offer greater bulk, cover, and abrasion resistance, making them preferred for upholstery, heavy knits, and technical textiles. Buyers specify construction type in purchase orders, so the classification should align with the mill's technical data sheet.
Subheading 3 of 22 in heading 5402
Subheading 540233 · $9.4M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402333000 | Polyester Textured Single Yarn not for Retail Sale | $4.9M | 17.73% | 96.68% | $877K |
| 5402336000 | Polyester Textured Multiple/Cabled Yarn not Retail | $4.4M | 10.79% | 63.73% | $475K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402330000 | Syn Fil Yn Exsew No Rt Tx Polyester | $5.6M |
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
$9.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $104.4M of Textured Polyester Filament Yarn and exported $57.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam pays 21.3% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
18.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.46% of imports for consumption.