Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Retail-Pack Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn, Under 85% Synthetic Fiber by Weight (HS 551120) totaled $452K in September 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Retail-Pack Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn, Under 85% Synthetic Fiber by Weight paid $82K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 17.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Retail-Pack Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn, Under 85% Synthetic Fiber by Weight imports of $452K in September 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $790K.
Last updated: September 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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182 import shipments a month
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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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 5511
Subheading 551120 · $452K of $11.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5511200000 | Yrn N Swg Th Mmf St Fb Rt Sl Syn S F <85% Wt Fib | $556K | 20.24% | 99.14% | $113K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. 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 | $159K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$452KYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $9.6M of Retail-Pack Synthetic Staple Fiber Yarn, Under 85% Synthetic Fiber by Weight.
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.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Turkey and India together supply 81% of it. China pays 45.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
13.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.97% of imports for consumption.