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U.S. imports of acrylic or modacrylic staple fiber yarn mixed mainly with cotton, under 85% acrylic/modacrylic, not for retail sale (HS 550962) totaled $940K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Acrylic or Modacrylic Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Cotton, Under 85% Acrylic/Modacrylic, Not for Retail Sale paid $19K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $159K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acrylic or Modacrylic Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Cotton, Under 85% Acrylic/Modacrylic, Not for Retail Sale imports of $940K in April 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $789K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAcrylic-cotton blended staple yarns — where acrylic or modacrylic is the dominant synthetic fiber at below 85% by weight and cotton is the primary secondary fiber — combine the softness and moisture management of cotton with the bulk and color retention of acrylic, making them popular in casual knitwear and sock yarn applications. The single US tariff line is 5509620000. Mexico and South Korea are the leading US import sources, with Guatemala, Canada, and Honduras also supplying this heading. South Korea's presence reflects its well-developed synthetic-natural blend spinning sector.
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If cotton becomes the predominant fiber — exceeding the acrylic or modacrylic content — the yarn would no longer classify under Chapter 55 (man-made staple fibers) and would instead fall under Chapter 52 (cotton) as a cotton yarn with synthetic fiber content. The 'mixed mainly with cotton' language in 550962 presupposes that acrylic/modacrylic is still the dominant fiber. Fiber analysis documentation is essential when the blend ratio is close to parity.
Yes. Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (TFPIA), administered by the FTC, textile products sold in the US must be labeled with the generic fiber names and percentages by weight in descending order. For acrylic-cotton blended yarn, the label must accurately reflect the actual fiber composition. Importers and distributors are responsible for ensuring compliance before the product enters US commerce.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $663K | -- | -$663K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $137K | -- | -$137K |
| GUATEMALA | $118K | -- | -$118K |
| INDONESIA | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| TURKEY | $10K | -- | -$10K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509620000 | YR N SWG TH SYN ST FB N RT SL O Y AC/MAC MX COTTON | $940K | 11.68% | $19K |
YR N SWG TH SYN ST FB N RT SL O Y AC/MAC MX COTTON
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5509620000 | YR N SWG TH SYN ST FB N RT SL O Y AC/MAC MX COTTON | $8K |
YR N SWG TH SYN ST FB N RT SL O Y AC/MAC MX COTTON
386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $799K | $8K | -$791K |
| Ohio | $101K | -- | -$101K |
| Pennsylvania | $17K | -- | -$17K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $663K | -- | -$663K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $137K | -- | -$137K |
| WILMINGTON, NC | $118K | -- | -$118K |