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U.S. imports of woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from strip or similar forms (HS 540720) totaled $29.3M in July 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Filament Yarn Obtained from Strip or Similar Forms paid $3.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $25.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Filament Yarn Obtained from Strip or Similar Forms imports of $29.3M in July 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFabrics woven from flat synthetic strips — rather than conventional round-cross-section filament yarns — occupy a distinct classification niche under heading 5407. The tape-like yarn structure gives these fabrics a characteristic flat, smooth surface used in woven polypropylene bags, tarpaulins, and agricultural ground cover. A single US tariff line (5407200000) covers the entire heading, and India is the leading supplier, reflecting its large-scale woven polypropylene sack and fabric industry. The key classification question is confirming that the yarn was obtained from strip or similar flat forms, which requires production documentation from the mill.
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1.1K shipments/mo
The distinction lies in the yarn precursor: fabrics under 540720 are woven from flat, tape-like strips (typically slit from extruded film) rather than from conventionally spun or extruded round monofilaments or multifilament yarns. The flat yarn structure is usually visible in the finished fabric. Mill production records or a technical data sheet confirming the strip-based yarn process are the standard supporting documents for this classification.
Once the fabric is cut and sewn into a finished bag, tarpaulin, or cover, it generally moves out of Chapter 54 into the appropriate finished-goods heading (e.g., Chapter 63 for textile articles or Chapter 39 for plastics-coated versions). Heading 540720 applies to the fabric in piece goods form, not to made-up articles. Importers of finished woven PP bags should consult a customs broker to confirm the correct finished-goods classification.
Subheading 1 of 25 in heading 5407
Subheading 540720 · $29.3M of $57.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5407200000 | Wov Fab of Syn Fil Yrn Obtained From Strp/the Like | $29.3M | 10.12% | 87.55% | $3.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5407200000 | Wov Fab of Syn Fil Yrn Obtained From Strp/the Like | $4.3M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$29.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$4.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
India and Turkey together supply 55% of it.
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rate provision · imports
12.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.12%.