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U.S. imports of woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, ≥85% by weight, unbleached or bleached (HS 551211) totaled $720K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached paid $186K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $716K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolyester-dominant woven fabrics at or above the 85% weight threshold in unbleached or bleached condition are among the most widely traded textile inputs in global supply chains, serving apparel, home furnishings, and industrial end uses. The US schedule subdivides this heading across multiple 10-digit lines — including 5512110010 for plain-weave and broadcloth constructions, 5512110022 and 5512110027 distinguishing fabrics by width (above or at/below 254 cm), 5512110040 for cheesecloth, 5512110050 for duck, 5512110060 for satin and twill weaves, and 5512110090 for other constructions — making weave type and width critical classification variables. India leads US supply for this heading, with China also a major source; imports from China carry Section 301 exposure. Accurate classification requires confirming both the polyester weight percentage and the specific weave construction against the applicable 10-digit line.
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The US tariff schedule distinguishes plain-weave polyester staple fiber fabrics by width: 5512110022 covers fabrics exceeding 254 cm wide, while 5512110027 covers those at or below 254 cm. Width affects the applicable statistical suffix and, in some cases, the applicable duty treatment, so importers should confirm the finished fabric width before filing entry.
If polyester staple fibers still represent 85% or more of the total weight, the fabric can remain within heading 5512 provided the construction and finish conditions are met. The elastane content does not disqualify classification here as long as the polyester threshold is satisfied; however, the specific weave type and any finishing treatment must still be matched to the correct 10-digit line within 551211.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5512110010 | WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN GT=85% PLY UBL/BLC P/BC | $189K | 22.11% | $42K |
| 5512110090 | WOV FB SYN ST FIB GT=85% SYN GT=85% UB/BL NESOI | $176K | 25.41% | $44K |
| 5512110050 | WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN GT=85% PLY UBL/BL DUCK | $163K | 28.66% | $47K |
| 5512110060 | WOV FB SYN GT=85% SYN GT=85% PL UB/BL ST/TWL WV | $114K | 31.12% | $36K |
| 5512110022 | WOV FAB SYN GT=85% SYN GT=85% PL UB/BL W GT 254CM | $62K | 22.00% | $14K |
| 5512110027 | WOV FB SYN GT=85% SYN GT=85% PL S UB/BL W LT=254CM | $12K | 24.19% | $3K |
| 5512110040 | WV FB SYN FB GT=85% SYN GT=85% PLY UBL/BL CHESCLH | $3K | 47.01% | $1K |
WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN GT=85% PLY UBL/BLC P/BC
WOV FB SYN ST FIB GT=85% SYN GT=85% UB/BL NESOI
WOV FAB SYN FB GT=85% SYN GT=85% PLY UBL/BL DUCK
WOV FB SYN GT=85% SYN GT=85% PL UB/BL ST/TWL WV
WOV FAB SYN GT=85% SYN GT=85% PL UB/BL W GT 254CM
WOV FB SYN GT=85% SYN GT=85% PL S UB/BL W LT=254CM
WV FB SYN FB GT=85% SYN GT=85% PLY UBL/BL CHESCLH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5512110000 | WV FB SYN S F GE 85% SYN ST FB GE 85% PLY SF UN/BL | $333K |
WV FB SYN S F GE 85% SYN ST FB GE 85% PLY SF UN/BL
120.7K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $144K | $93K | -$50K |
| North Carolina | $92K | $74K | -$18K |
| Florida | $342 | $137K | +$136K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $185K | -- | -$185K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $158K | -- | -$158K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $157K | +$157K |