U.S. imports of Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale (HS 550922) totaled $1.4M in September 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale paid $294K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 20.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale imports of $1.4M in September 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataMultiple and cabled yarns of at least 85% polyester staple fiber are a high-volume intermediate in the global textile supply chain, used in weaving, knitting, and technical fabric production where enhanced strength and reduced single-end breakage are required. The US schedule provides three tariff lines under this heading: 5509220000 (the general line), 5509220010 (multiple twisted), and 5509220090 (other), allowing for more granular classification than most other staple yarn headings. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin imports, and the multi-line structure means correct 10-digit classification requires careful review of yarn construction details.
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The subdivision at the 10-digit level distinguishes multiple twisted yarns (5509220010) from other multiple or cabled constructions (5509220090). The key factor is the specific twisting method and construction: importers should obtain detailed yarn construction specifications from the manufacturer — including twist direction, twist per meter, and ply count — to determine which line applies. Misclassification between these lines can affect duty liability and trade remedy exposure.
Trade remedy orders are product- and country-specific and change over time. Importers of polyester staple multiple or cabled yarn should search the CBP ADD/CVD portal and the USITC's active orders database using the applicable HTS codes (5509220000, 5509220010, 5509220090) to identify any current antidumping or countervailing duty orders. A licensed customs broker can assist with scope rulings if the product's coverage is unclear.
Subheading 1 of 18 in heading 5509
Subheading 550922 · $1.4M of $10.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509220090 | Yrn N Swg Td Sy St Fb N Rtl Sl Gt=85% | $2.4M | 20.30% | 98.54% | $495K |
| 5509220010 | Yrn N Swg Td Sy St Fb N Rtl Sl Gt=85% Poly Mlt Tw | $401K | 21.53% | 100.00% | $86K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5509220000 | Yrn N Swg Td Sy St Fb N Rtl Sl Ge85% P St F M/C Yr | $414K |
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.
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Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $21.2M of Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Indonesia and India together supply 93% of it. Turkey pays 23.1% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 20.30% of imports for consumption.