U.S. imports of Artificial Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Cotton, Not for Retail Sale (Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibers) (HS 551030) totaled $209K in September 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Artificial Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Cotton, Not for Retail Sale (Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibers) paid $48K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 22.78% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Artificial Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Cotton, Not for Retail Sale (Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibers) imports of $209K in September 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $314K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataCotton is the dominant secondary fiber in these blended yarns, where artificial staple fibers such as viscose or modal account for less than 85% by weight — a blend profile common in lightweight apparel fabrics, shirting, and casual wear where cotton's breathability is enhanced by the luster and softness of artificial fibers. India leads US supply, with Indonesia and Costa Rica also among the top sources. The 'mixed mainly with cotton' qualifier requires that cotton outweigh any other non-artificial fiber present, a threshold that must be supported by fiber analysis documentation. The single 10-digit line is 5510300000.
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The 'mixed mainly with cotton' qualifier means cotton must be the predominant non-artificial fiber by weight. If the secondary fiber is wool or fine animal hair, the yarn classifies under 551020; if the secondary fiber is another synthetic or artificial fiber, it may fall under 551090. Importers should obtain a full fiber breakdown from the spinner to confirm the correct heading before filing entry.
Costa Rica has a smaller but active textile manufacturing sector with some integrated spinning capacity, and its geographic proximity to the US supports competitive logistics for bulk yarn shipments. Its appearance among top suppliers for this specific blend category likely reflects niche production relationships with US apparel manufacturers rather than broad-based commodity volume.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 5510
Subheading 551030 · $209K of $1.3M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $3.9M of Artificial Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Cotton, Not for Retail Sale (Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibers).
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 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5510300000 | Yrn N Swg Thd Art Stp Fb N Rt Sl Ot Yrn M/S Cotton | $294K | 18.47% | 100.00% | $54K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5510300000 | Yrn N Swg Thd Art Stp Fb N Rt Sl Ot Yrn M/S Cotton | $26K |
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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India and Indonesia together supply 60% of it. China pays 45.0% duty; Italy 10.0%.
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duty collected equals 22.78% of imports for consumption.