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U.S. imports of retail-pack synthetic staple fiber yarn, under 85% synthetic fiber by weight (HS 551120) totaled $716K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Retail-Pack Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn, Under 85% Synthetic Fiber by Weight paid $149K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $713K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Retail-Pack Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn, Under 85% Synthetic Fiber by Weight imports of $716K in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $878K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBlended synthetic staple fiber yarns packaged for retail sale fall here when synthetic fibers account for less than 85% of the weight, meaning a natural or artificial fiber component makes up the balance. The single US tariff line covering this heading is 5511200000, and imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a key cost consideration for buyers sourcing from that origin. Turkey and India are the leading suppliers to the US market, offering blended counts commonly used in hand-knitting and craft applications. Correct classification hinges on confirming both the retail-sale packaging condition and the precise fiber-weight breakdown, as yarns exceeding the 85% threshold fall under a separate heading.
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Heading 551110 covers yarns where synthetic staple fibers represent 85% or more of the weight, while 551120 applies when synthetic staple fibers are under 85% by weight. Both headings require the yarn to be put up for retail sale; bulk or industrial-pack yarns classify elsewhere in Chapter 55.
Yes. To qualify under 5511200000, the yarn must be presented in forms clearly intended for retail sale — such as balls, hanks, or skeins with consumer labeling. Importers should retain evidence of retail packaging (labels, unit weights, consumer-facing markings) to support classification and avoid reclassification to a bulk-yarn heading at the port of entry.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5511200000 | YRN N SWG TH MMF ST FB RT SL SYN S F <85% WT FIB | $716K | 20.86% | $149K |
YRN N SWG TH MMF ST FB RT SL SYN S F <85% WT FIB
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5511200000 | YRN N SWG TH MMF ST FB RT SL SYN S F <85% WT FIB | $190K |
YRN N SWG TH MMF ST FB RT SL SYN S F <85% WT FIB
16.9K 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
YRN N SW TH MM ST FIB RT SL SYN STP FIB >=85% S FB
HS 551110
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $433K | -- | -$433K |
| Unidentified | -- | $177K | +$177K |
| North Carolina | $84K | -- | -$84K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $492K | -- | -$492K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $177K | +$177K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $80K | -- | -$80K |