U.S. imports of Textured Polypropylene Filament Yarn (HS 540234) totaled $313K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Textured Polypropylene Filament Yarn paid $58K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Textured Polypropylene Filament Yarn imports of $313K in August 2026 ran 47% below the year-to-date monthly average of $595K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolypropylene's low density, chemical resistance, and moisture-wicking properties make textured PP filament yarn a preferred input for nonwoven fabrics, outdoor upholstery, geotextiles, and certain carpet backings. Turkey leads US imports under this heading, with Canada and Thailand also supplying the market. The three 10-digit lines (5402340000, 5402343000, and 5402346000) include a line specifically for multiple or cabled constructions under 67 decitex, reflecting the fine-count PP yarns used in lightweight technical fabrics.
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15 import shipments a month
The yarn's classification under heading 540234 is determined by its physical form at the time of importation, not its intended end-use. Whether the yarn will be woven, knitted, or fed into a nonwoven line does not change the HTS heading. However, if the polypropylene is imported as staple fiber rather than filament yarn, it would classify in Chapter 55 rather than Chapter 54.
Standard polypropylene filament yarn cannot be dyed with conventional disperse or acid dyes due to its non-polar polymer structure; it is typically solution-dyed (color added during extrusion) or left undyed. This characteristic is commercially significant and should be reflected in product descriptions on commercial invoices and packing lists, as it helps distinguish PP yarn from visually similar nylon or polyester yarns during CBP examination.
Subheading 16 of 22 in heading 5402
Subheading 540234 · $313K of $62.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$313KYoY · free account
Exports
$326KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.6M of Textured Polypropylene Filament Yarn and exported $3.9M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Turkey and Canada together supply 99% of it. Turkey pays 20.6% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
8.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.62% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402346000 | Syn Fil Yn Polypropylene Lt 67 Dec Mult Cab | $296K | 18.46% | 90.85% | $55K |
| 5402343000 | Syn Fil Tex Yn of Polypropylene Nt Retail | $17K | 21.30% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402340000 | Syn Fil Yn Exsew No Rt Tx Polypropylene | $326K |
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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