U.S. imports of Single Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn (Other Than Acrylic/Modacrylic), ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers, Not for Retail Sale (HS 550941) totaled $116K in September 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Single Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn (Other Than Acrylic/Modacrylic), ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers, Not for Retail Sale paid $22K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 19.10% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Single Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn (Other Than Acrylic/Modacrylic), ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers, Not for Retail Sale imports of $116K in September 2026 ran 69% below the year-to-date monthly average of $375K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataPolypropylene, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and other non-acrylic synthetic staple fiber single yarns at 85% or more by weight fall here — a residual 'NESOI' category that captures specialty fibers not classified under polyester or acrylic headings. The US schedule provides three lines under this heading: 5509410000 (general), 5509410010 (PVA fiber yarn specifically), and 5509410090 (other). Indonesia and Italy are the primary sources, with Canada and India also supplying this heading. The PVA-specific line (5509410010) is notable for technical textile applications such as cement reinforcement and water-soluble packaging.
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PVA fiber yarn (5509410010) is singled out because of its distinct end-use profile — it is water-soluble and used in technical applications like cement reinforcement, embroidery backing, and specialty nonwovens — which can affect duty treatment and statistical tracking separately from conventional synthetic staple yarns classified under 5509410090.
The fiber composition by weight must be verified through mill certificates or laboratory analysis. If the dominant synthetic fiber (other than acrylic/modacrylic or polyester) constitutes 85% or more of the yarn's weight, classification falls under 550941. If it is below 85% and mixed mainly with another fiber type, the yarn would move to the appropriate blended subheading in 5509 (e.g., 550951–550959 for polyester blends). Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable when fiber composition is near the threshold.
Subheading 12 of 18 in heading 5509
Subheading 550941 · $116K of $10.0M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $4.4M of Single Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn (Other Than Acrylic/Modacrylic), ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers, Not for Retail Sale.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509410090 | Yrn N Swg Td Sy St Fb N Rtl Sl Gt=85% Yr Sy Sf Sy | $224K | 5.79% | 30.41% | $13K |
| 5509410010 | Yrn N Sw Td Fb N Rtlsl Gt=85% Yrn Sy Sf Sy Pva | $21K | 19.00% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5509410000 | Yrn N Sw Td Sy St Fb N Rtl Sl Ge 85% O Yr Sy Sf Sy | $166K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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India and Indonesia together supply 77% of it. China pays 46.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 19.10% of imports for consumption.