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U.S. imports of waste of artificial fibers (including noils, yarn waste & garnetted stock) (HS 550520) totaled $19K in May 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Waste of Artificial Fibers (Including Noils, Yarn Waste & Garnetted Stock) imports of $19K in May 2026 ran 288% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataNoils, yarn waste, and garnetted stock derived from regenerated cellulose fibers such as viscose rayon, lyocell, and modal are consolidated into a single US tariff line (5505200000). These materials are used in recycled nonwoven production, paper-making furnish, and lower-grade spinning applications. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and India — a supply profile that reflects both proximity-based trade flows and the scale of artificial fiber manufacturing in Asia.
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Mixed fiber waste lots present a classification challenge. If the material is a mixture of synthetic and artificial fiber waste, classification follows the essential character rule — typically the predominant fiber by weight. If the fibers cannot be separated or identified, a binding ruling from CBP is advisable. Importers should request a fiber composition analysis from the supplier to support classification and avoid potential penalties for misclassification.
The distinction turns on whether the material is a primary manufactured fiber or a byproduct/recovered material. Artificial staple fibers under heading 5504 are intentionally produced to specification for spinning or nonwoven use. Waste under heading 5505 consists of production residues, off-cuts, or recovered material that has lost its original form. If a supplier is marketing 'recycled lyocell staple fiber' produced from waste, CBP may scrutinize whether the product has been sufficiently reprocessed to reclassify as a new staple fiber under 5504.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5505200000 | WASTE NOILS, YARN WST & GARN STCK MMF ARTIF FIBER | $622 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
WASTE NOILS, YARN WST & GARN STCK MMF ARTIF FIBER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5505200000 | WASTE NOILS, YARN WST & GARN STCK MMF ARTIF FIBER | $6K |
WASTE NOILS, YARN WST & GARN STCK MMF ARTIF FIBER
15.5K kg
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, OF POLYESTER
HS 550320
ARTIF STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, VIS RAYON
HS 550410
YRN N SW TH MM ST FIB RT SL SYN STP FIB >=85% S FB
HS 551110
STPL FIB ARAMIDS NOT CARD/COMBD/PRCSD FOR SPINNING
HS 550311
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, ACRY/MODACRY
HS 550330
SYN STP FIB NOT CARD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, NESOI
HS 550390
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| California | $622 | -- | -$622 |
| Illinois | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| NOGALES, AZ | $622 | -- | -$622 |
| HILDAGO, TX | -- | -- | -- |