U.S. imports of Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Filament Yarn Obtained from Strip or Similar Forms (HS 540720) totaled $29.2M in August 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Filament Yarn Obtained from Strip or Similar Forms paid $3.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.26% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Filament Yarn Obtained from Strip or Similar Forms imports of $29.2M in August 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.6M.
Last updated: August 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
1.1K import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$29.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $256.0M of Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Filament Yarn Obtained from Strip or Similar Forms and exported $36.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 540720 — Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Filament Yarn Obtained from Strip or Similar Forms, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
Subheading 1 of 25 in heading 5407
Subheading 540720 · $29.2M of $58.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5407200000 | Wov Fab of Syn Fil Yrn Obtained From Strp/the Like | $29.2M | 11.26% | 94.93% | $3.3M |
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 | $2.7M |
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
origin
India and Saudi Arabia together supply 59% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.26% of imports for consumption.