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U.S. imports of synthetic strip and similar forms, width not over 5 mm (HS 540490) totaled $16.6M in July 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Synthetic Strip and Similar Forms, Width Not Over 5 mm paid $1.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.2% on $14.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Synthetic Strip and Similar Forms, Width Not Over 5 mm imports of $16.6M in July 2026 ran 41% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNarrow synthetic strips — including products resembling artificial straw used in woven bags, mats, and decorative textiles — are classified here when made from synthetic textile materials and measuring 5 mm or less in apparent width. Unlike monofilaments, these flat or tape-like forms are covered by a single US tariff line (5404900000). Germany leads US supply, with Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates also notable sources, reflecting both high-precision extrusion manufacturing and re-export trade patterns. Apparent width measurement, not thickness, is the controlling dimension for classification.
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228 shipments/mo
The key distinction is cross-sectional geometry: monofilaments have a roughly circular or near-circular cross-section, while strips are flat or tape-like with an apparent width that is the controlling measurement. If the product's apparent width exceeds its thickness significantly and is 5 mm or less, it is a strip. If it is essentially round in cross-section, it is a monofilament. When the geometry is ambiguous, a CBP binding ruling or laboratory analysis may be necessary.
Synthetic strips resembling straw — used in woven hats, bags, and decorative items — can fall under 540490 when made from synthetic textile materials and within the 5 mm width limit. However, if the material is artificial (e.g., viscose-based) rather than synthetic, it would fall under heading 5405 instead. The fiber type (synthetic vs. artificial) is the threshold classification question.
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and Vietnam together supply 59% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
14.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.16%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5404900000 | Synthetic Strip Wid <=5mm Other Than Monofilaments | $16.6M | 6.16% | 85.27% | $1.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5404900000 | Synthetic Strip Wid <=5mm Other Than Monofilaments | $2.0M |
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.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 5404
Subheading 540490 · $16.6M of $23.4M
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