U.S. exports of Other Synthetic Filament Yarn, Multiple or Cabled (Excluding Nylon & Polyester) (HS 540269) totaled $1.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Other Synthetic Filament Yarn, Multiple or Cabled (Excluding Nylon & Polyester) paid $77K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.04% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Other Synthetic Filament Yarn, Multiple or Cabled (Excluding Nylon & Polyester) imports of $426K in August 2026 ran 44% below the year-to-date monthly average of $766K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified under the residual 'NESOI' provision of Chapter 54, this heading captures multiple or cabled synthetic filament yarns that are neither nylon, polyester, nor polypropylene — a category that includes specialty fibers such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene, and other engineered synthetics not for retail sale. The single US tariff line is 5402690100. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a material cost consideration given China's position among the top suppliers alongside the United Kingdom and South Korea. Correct classification depends on confirming fiber generic name, as the NESOI designation means any reclassification to a named-fiber heading carries retroactive duty exposure.
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Yarns of polyvinyl alcohol (Vinalon), polyethylene, polylactic acid (PLA), and other synthetic polymers not specifically named in headings 5402.11–5402.62 are captured here. The key classification step is confirming the fiber's generic chemical name against the named-fiber subheadings; if none match, the NESOI provision applies.
Yes, imports of this yarn originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 coverage and rates have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
ImportsExports
Imports
$426KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.2M of Other Synthetic Filament Yarn, Multiple or Cabled (Excluding Nylon & Polyester) and exported $16.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 9 of 22 in heading 5402
Subheading 540269 · $1.4M of $49.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402690100 | Syn Fila Yn Exc Nylon/Polyesters Multiple/Cabled | $426K | 18.04% | 100.00% | $77K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402690100 | Syn Fila Yn Exc Nylon/Polyesters Multiple/Cabled | $1.4M |
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.
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and El Salvador together take 98% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.04% of imports for consumption.