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U.S. imports of woven fabrics of other synthetic staple fibers, ≥85% by weight, unbleached or bleached (HS 551291) totaled $154K in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Other Synthetic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached paid $57K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 37% on $155K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Other Synthetic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached imports of $154K in April 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $347K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWoven fabrics where synthetic staple fibers other than polyester and acrylic/modacrylic — such as nylon or polypropylene staple — constitute 85% or more of the weight in unbleached or bleached condition are captured here, making this a residual but commercially important heading for specialty technical textiles. The US schedule subdivides by construction: 5512910010 for plain-weave and broadcloth, 5512910020 for sheeting, 5512910040 for cheesecloth and similar open constructions, 5512910060 for satin and twill weaves, and 5512910090 for other constructions. South Korea leads US supply, followed by China — which carries Section 301 exposure — with the United Kingdom and Taiwan also notable sources. Nylon staple fiber fabrics used in filtration, geotextile, and industrial applications are a common commercial driver for this heading.
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Heading 551291 covers woven fabrics where the dominant synthetic staple fiber is neither polyester nor acrylic/modacrylic — common examples include nylon (polyamide), polypropylene, and polyvinyl alcohol staple fibers. Polyester-dominant fabrics classify under 5512 subheadings 551211/551219, and acrylic/modacrylic-dominant fabrics under 551221/551229. Confirming the specific fiber type on the mill certificate is essential before assigning this heading.
South Korea is a US free-trade-agreement partner under KORUS, which means qualifying goods of South Korean origin may be eligible for preferential duty treatment, provided the applicable rules of origin are satisfied and a valid certificate or certification of origin is maintained. Importers should work with a licensed customs broker to confirm origin qualification before claiming KORUS benefits.
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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 % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5512910060 | WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB OT UNB/BL S/T WV | $122K | 39.87% | $49K |
| 5512910090 | WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB UNB/BL OT-NESOI | $31K | 24.47% | $8K |
| 5512910040 | WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTH UNB/BL CHSCL | $700 | 49.86% | $349 |
| 5512910010 | WOV FAB SYN FIB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTH UNB/BL O/C | $0 | -- | -- |
| 5512910020 | WOV FAB SYN FIB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTH UNB/BL SHT | $0 | -- | -- |
WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB OT UNB/BL S/T WV
WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB UNB/BL OT-NESOI
WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTH UNB/BL CHSCL
WOV FAB SYN FIB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTH UNB/BL O/C
WOV FAB SYN FIB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTH UNB/BL SHT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5512910000 | WOV FAB GE 85% SYN ST FIB OTHER UNBLEACH/BLEACHED | $36K |
WOV FAB GE 85% SYN ST FIB OTHER UNBLEACH/BLEACHED
5.9K m2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $49K | -- | -$49K |
| Pennsylvania | $37K | -- | -$37K |
| South Carolina | $36K | -- | -$36K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $78K | -- | -$78K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $37K | $30K | -$7K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $36K | -- | -$36K |