U.S. imports of Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Nylon or Polyamide Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale (HS 550912) totaled $654K in September 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Nylon or Polyamide Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale paid $73K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 11.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Nylon or Polyamide Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale imports of $654K in September 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $450K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataMultiple or cabled yarns of at least 85% nylon or polyamide staple fibers represent a more processed intermediate than single yarns, with two or more single yarns twisted or cabled together to improve strength, uniformity, and performance in demanding textile applications. The US tariff line 5509120000 covers this product. The distinction between single and multiple/cabled construction is a classification-critical specification that must be confirmed by the manufacturer, as it determines which 10-digit line applies within the polyamide staple yarn group.
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A multiple yarn is formed by twisting two or more single yarns together in a single twisting operation, while a cabled yarn involves a further twisting of multiple yarns that have already been plied. Both constructions fall under heading 550912 and the same US tariff line 5509120000, so the distinction does not create separate duty treatment — but the construction type should be accurately described in commercial documentation to support classification.
Multiple and cabled constructions are preferred where higher tensile strength, reduced pilling, and improved dimensional stability are required — common in technical textiles, industrial webbing, certain hosiery constructions, and upholstery fabrics. The additional twisting steps also improve abrasion resistance, making these yarns suitable for applications where single yarn would be prone to breakage during high-speed weaving or knitting.
Subheading 11 of 18 in heading 5509
Subheading 550912 · $654K of $10.0M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $5.3M of Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Nylon or Polyamide Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale.
Through September 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509120000 | Yrn N Sw Td Sy St Fb N Rtl Sl,>=85% St F N/P M/C Y | $254K | 12.41% | 73.15% | $32K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5509120000 | Yrn N Sw Td Sy St Fb N Rtl Sl,>=85% St F N/P M/C Y | $426K |
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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Canada and Turkey together supply 65% of it. Turkey pays 23.1% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
39.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.17% of imports for consumption.