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U.S. imports of synthetic staple fiber yarn, 85% or more synthetic staple fibers, put up for retail sale (HS 551110) totaled $11.2M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn, 85% or More Synthetic Staple Fibers, Put Up for Retail Sale paid $2.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $11.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRetail-packaged synthetic staple fiber yarn at 85% or more by weight — sold in skeins, balls, or cones to end consumers — is the defining commercial characteristic that separates this heading from its industrial counterparts. Turkey and India are the leading US suppliers, with China, Canada, and Vietnam also significant sources. Two 10-digit lines distinguish acrylic/modacrylic compositions (5511100030) from other synthetic fiber types (5511100060), a split that matters for both duty treatment and fiber labeling compliance under the US Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. Retail presentation requirements, including country-of-origin labeling, apply at the consumer package level.
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Yarn is considered put up for retail sale when it is packaged in a form suitable for direct sale to the final consumer — typically in labeled skeins, balls, hanks, or small cones with fiber content, weight, and care instructions. Bulk cones or industrial bobbins without consumer labeling generally do not meet this criterion and would classify under the non-retail headings. CBP may examine packaging presentation and labeling at entry to confirm retail status.
Line 5511100030 covers retail synthetic yarns where acrylic or modacrylic fibers make up 85% or more of the total weight, while 5511100060 covers other synthetic fiber types (such as polyester or nylon) at the same threshold. Since acrylic dominates the consumer hand-knitting market, most retail craft yarns will fall under 5511100030, but importers should verify fiber identity with the manufacturer's specification sheet, as polyester-dominant retail yarns require the alternative line.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TURKEY | $9.9M | -- | -$9.9M |
| CANADA | $2K | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| INDIA | $694K | -- | -$694K |
| CHINA | $592K | -- | -$592K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $36K | +$36K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5511100030 | YRN N SWG TH MMF ST FB RT SL SYN GT=85% AC/MAC | $10.8M | 18.16% | $2.0M |
| 5511100060 | YRN N SWG TH MMF ST F RT SL SYN GT=85% FB-NESOI | $379K | 37.22% | $144K |
YRN N SWG TH MMF ST FB RT SL SYN GT=85% AC/MAC
YRN N SWG TH MMF ST F RT SL SYN GT=85% FB-NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5511100000 | YRN N SW TH MM ST FB RT SL SYN STP FIB GE 85% S FB | $1.3M |
YRN N SW TH MM ST FB RT SL SYN STP FIB GE 85% S FB
78.3K 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
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
ART STP FIB NOT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, OTH VIS RYN
HS 550490
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |
| Georgia | $3.7M | $9K | -$3.7M |
| New Jersey | $1.2M | $3K | -$1.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $8.4M | -- | -$8.4M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |