U.S. imports of Polypropylene Staple Fibers, Not Processed for Spinning (HS 550340) totaled $5.7M in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Polypropylene Staple Fibers, Not Processed for Spinning paid $695K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Polypropylene Staple Fibers, Not Processed for Spinning imports of $5.7M in August 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolypropylene staple fibers in unprocessed form are a primary raw material for geotextiles, hygiene nonwovens, and industrial filtration fabrics, valued for their chemical resistance and low density. The heading resolves to a single US tariff line (5503400000), making fiber identity — confirmed by polymer type — the key classification determinant. India leads US imports under this heading, with Belgium and Saudi Arabia also among the notable source countries.
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120 import shipments a month
The largest end uses are hygiene and medical nonwovens (diapers, wipes, surgical drapes), geotextiles for civil engineering, and industrial filtration media. Polypropylene's moisture resistance and low cost relative to polyester make it the preferred fiber in these applications, and demand often tracks construction activity and consumer goods production cycles.
Yes — both are white, crimped synthetic staple fibers that look similar in bulk form. Customs may request a fiber identification test or a mill certificate specifying the polymer type. Polypropylene is classified under 5503400000, while polyester falls under the 5503200000 series; a misidentification between the two is a common classification error that can be resolved with a supplier-issued fiber analysis report.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $44.9M of Polypropylene Staple Fibers, Not Processed for Spinning and exported $29.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 5503
Subheading 550340 · $5.7M of $54.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5503400000 | Syn Stp Fib Nt Crd, Cmb or Prsd Spng: Polyproplene | $5.7M | 12.27% | 97.73% | $695K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5503400000 | Syn Stp Fib Nt Crd, Cmb or Prsd Spng: Polyproplene | $3.3M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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India and Belgium together supply 56% of it. China pays 28.3% duty; Portugal 9.6%.
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rate provision · imports
2.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.27% of imports for consumption.