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U.S. imports of multiple or cabled yarn of nylon or polyamide staple fibers, ≥85% by weight, not for retail sale (HS 550912) totaled $742K in June 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Nylon or Polyamide Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale paid $70K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $342K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Multiple or Cabled Yarn of Nylon or Polyamide Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale imports of $742K in June 2026 ran 50% above the year-to-date monthly average of $496K.
Multiple 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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $354K | $4K | -$349K |
| ITALY | $181K | -- | -$181K |
| GERMANY | $111K | -- | -$111K |
| MEXICO | $47K | -- | -$47K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $38K | -- | -$38K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509120000 | YRN N SW TD SY ST FB N RTL SL,>=85% ST F N/P M/C Y | $742K | 9.49% | 46.05% | $70K |
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 | $4K |
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
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, POLYPROPLENE
HS 550340
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $281K | -- | -$281K |
| Georgia | $210K | -- | -$210K |
| South Carolina | $112K | -- | -$112K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $234K | -- | -$234K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $171K | -- | -$171K |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $110K | -- | -$110K |