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U.S. imports of polyester staple fibers, carded, combed or processed for spinning (HS 550620) totaled $40K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolyester staple fibers that have been carded, combed, or otherwise mechanically prepared for spinning are more value-added than their unprocessed counterparts in heading 5503, and the entire category resolves to a single US tariff line (5506200000). These fibers feed directly into ring-spun and open-end yarn systems for apparel, home textiles, and technical fabrics. Germany leads US imports under this heading, with China and India also among the significant suppliers — a notably more European-weighted supply profile than the Asian-dominant pattern seen in unprocessed polyester staple.
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European producers — particularly in Germany — are known for specialty carded polyester fibers with tight decitex tolerances, consistent crimp profiles, and certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or GRS recycled content) that command premium pricing in technical textile and high-end apparel yarn markets. Cost-sensitive commodity applications typically source from Asia, while performance-specification or certified-content requirements often drive sourcing toward European mills.
The boundary between 'not processed for spinning' (heading 5503) and 'processed for spinning' (heading 5506) can be ambiguous for lightly opened or crimped fiber that has not undergone full carding. CBP's classification guidance focuses on whether the fiber has been mechanically aligned and prepared to a state suitable for direct introduction into a spinning system. If the processing state is genuinely uncertain, importers should request a binding ruling or obtain a detailed processing description from the manufacturer to support the chosen classification.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | -- | $95K | +$95K |
| GERMANY | $40K | -- | -$40K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $11K | +$11K |
| CANADA | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| PERU | -- | $6K | +$6K |
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