Loading...
HSChapter 54
U.S. imports of partially oriented polyester filament yarn, single, untwisted or ≤50 turns/meter (HS 540246) totaled $920K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Partially Oriented Polyester Filament Yarn, Single, Untwisted or ≤50 Turns/Meter paid $119K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $899K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Partially Oriented Polyester Filament Yarn, Single, Untwisted or ≤50 Turns/Meter imports of $920K in April 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $643K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPartially oriented yarn (POY) of polyesters is an intermediate-stage filament product used as feedstock for draw-texturing and weaving operations in the synthetic textile supply chain. Its low-twist specification — untwisted or no more than 50 turns per meter — distinguishes it from fully drawn or textured polyester yarns and places it in a distinct tariff line (5402460000). South Korea leads US supply, followed by India and Indonesia, reflecting the concentration of POY spinning capacity in Asia. Importers should note that polyester filament yarns from several leading supplier countries have been subject to antidumping proceedings, making country-of-origin documentation critical.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
POY is an incompletely drawn filament with higher elongation and lower tenacity than FDY. Under the HTS, POY of polyesters with ≤50 turns per meter falls under 5402460000, while fully drawn or other polyester single yarns at the same twist level fall under 5402470000-series lines. The distinction matters because the two products may carry different duty rates and antidumping order applicability.
Polyester filament yarn from certain Asian suppliers has historically been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Importers should check the current scope of any active orders with CBP and the International Trade Administration before entry, as scope rulings can affect whether a specific POY product is covered.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 540246 — Partially Oriented Polyester Filament Yarn, Single, Untwisted or ≤50 Turns/Meter. Be the first supplier listed.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $570K | -- | -$570K |
| GUATEMALA | -- | $251K | +$251K |
| INDONESIA | $142K | -- | -$142K |
| HONDURAS | $9K | $128K | +$119K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402460000 | POLY, PART ORIENT,SNG/UNTWST/TWST,<= 50 TRNS/M | $920K | 13.21% | $119K |
POLY, PART ORIENT,SNG/UNTWST/TWST,<= 50 TRNS/M
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402460000 | POLY, PART ORIENT,SNG/UNTWST/TWST,<= 50 TRNS/M | $3.1M |
POLY, PART ORIENT,SNG/UNTWST/TWST,<= 50 TRNS/M
1.6M kg
SYNTHETIC FILAMENT YARN FABRIC FROM THE STRIP
HS 540720
SYN FIL YARN EX SEWING NO RETAIL, POLYESTER
HS 540220
SYNTHETIC STRIP WIDTH NOT > 5MM
HS 540490
SYN FIL YN EXSEW NO RT TX POLYESTER
HS 540233
SYNT FILMT YRN, HIGH TENACITY YARN OF ARAMIDS
HS 540211
SYNT YARN,HIGH TENACTY, NYLON/ OTHR POLYAMIDES,NES
HS 540219
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $135K | $1.6M | +$1.5M |
| North Carolina | $206K | $1.5M | +$1.3M |
| Georgia | $579K | -- | -$579K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| WILMINGTON, NC | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $570K | -- | -$570K |