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U.S. imports of woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from strip or similar forms (HS 540720) totaled $19.7M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Filament Yarn Obtained from Strip or Similar Forms paid $2.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $18.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $6.2M | $33K | -$6.2M |
| TURKEY | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |
| SAUDI ARABIA | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
| VIETNAM | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| CANADA | $159K | $1.5M | +$1.4M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5407200000 | WOV FAB OF SYN FIL YRN OBTAINED FROM STRP/THE LIKE | $19.7M | 10.79% | $2.0M |
WOV FAB OF SYN FIL YRN OBTAINED FROM STRP/THE LIKE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. 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 |
WOV FAB OF SYN FIL YRN OBTAINED FROM STRP/THE LIKE
1.2M m2
SYN FIL YARN EX SEWING NO RETAIL, POLYESTER
HS 540220
SYNTHETIC STRIP WIDTH NOT > 5MM
HS 540490
SYN FIL YN EXSEW NO RT TX POLYESTER
HS 540233
SYNT FILMT YRN, HIGH TENACITY YARN OF ARAMIDS
HS 540211
SYNT YARN,HIGH TENACTY, NYLON/ OTHR POLYAMIDES,NES
HS 540219
ART FIL YARN EXC SEW NO RETAIL SING VISC RAYON
HS 540331
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $10.0M | $1.6M | -$8.4M |
| Texas | $1.4M | $80K | -$1.3M |
| South Carolina | $1.3M | $18K | -$1.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $10.3M | $597K | -$9.7M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |