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U.S. imports of woven fabrics of other synthetic staple fibers, ≥85% by weight, printed, dyed, or colored (HS 551299) totaled $590K in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Other Synthetic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Printed, Dyed, or Colored paid $141K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $600K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Other Synthetic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Printed, Dyed, or Colored imports of $590K in April 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $705K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrinted, dyed, and yarn-dyed woven fabrics where non-polyester, non-acrylic synthetic staple fibers make up 85% or more of the weight are classified here — a residual heading that captures specialty nylon, polypropylene, and other synthetic staple constructions in finished form. The US schedule includes lines for yarn-dyed fabrics (5512990005), blue denim (5512990010), poplin and broadcloth (5512990015), sheeting (5512990020), printcloth (5512990025), satin and twill weaves (5512990040), oxford cloth (5512990045), and other constructions (5512990090). Japan and Germany lead US supply, with Taiwan also a significant source, reflecting the concentration of high-specification synthetic textile finishing in East Asia and Europe. Importers should note that the finish state — distinguishing this heading from 551291 — must be clearly documented.
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The distinction is finish state: 551291 covers unbleached or bleached fabrics, while 551299 covers those that have been printed, dyed (piece-dyed or yarn-dyed), or otherwise colored. Both headings require the same ≥85% synthetic staple fiber threshold and the same 'other' fiber type (not polyester, not acrylic/modacrylic). A fabric that has undergone any coloring process after weaving should be evaluated for 551299 rather than 551291.
This heading tends to capture technically demanding fabrics — such as high-tenacity nylon or specialty polypropylene constructions used in performance apparel, filtration, or industrial applications — where Japanese and German mills hold competitive advantages in fiber quality, weave precision, and finishing consistency. Price-sensitive commodity polyester fabrics typically classify under the 5512 polyester subheadings, leaving this residual heading skewed toward higher-specification, lower-volume specialty goods.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $2.6M | +$2.6M |
| NICARAGUA | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| CANADA | $7K | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| HAITI | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $512K | +$512K |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5512990090 | WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN STP FIB OTHER NESOI | $300K | 24.52% | $74K |
| 5512990040 | WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB OT SATIN/TWIL WV | $233K | 22.00% | $51K |
| 5512990005 | WV FB SYN GT=85% SYN S F OTH YDC EX BL DN/JAC W | $56K | 23.60% | $15K |
| 5512990020 | WOV FAB SYN STP FIB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTHER SHEET | $717 | 22.04% | $158 |
| 5512990025 | WOV FAB SYN STP FIB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTH PRINTCLTH | $0 | -- | -- |
| 5512990010 | WOV FAB SYN STAPLE GT=85% SYN STAPLE FIB NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 5512990045 | WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB OT BL/UBL OXF CL | $0 | -- | -- |
WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN STP FIB OTHER NESOI
WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB OT SATIN/TWIL WV
WV FB SYN GT=85% SYN S F OTH YDC EX BL DN/JAC W
WOV FAB SYN STP FIB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTHER SHEET
WOV FAB SYN STP FIB GT=85% SYN ST FB OTH PRINTCLTH
WOV FAB SYN STAPLE GT=85% SYN STAPLE FIB NESOI
WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN ST FB OT BL/UBL OXF CL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5512990000 | WOVEN FABRICS GE 85% SYNTHETIC STAPL FIB OTH NESOI | $8.9M |
WOVEN FABRICS GE 85% SYNTHETIC STAPL FIB OTH NESOI
545.5K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $30K | $3.3M | +$3.2M |
| Ohio | $145K | $1.1M | +$993K |
| South Carolina | $95K | $1.0M | +$922K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $4.0M | +$4.0M |
| EAGLE PASS, TX | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $731K | +$731K |