U.S. imports of Polyester Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Wool or Fine Animal Hair, Under 85% Polyester, Not for Retail Sale (HS 550952) totaled $28K in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Polyester Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Wool or Fine Animal Hair, Under 85% Polyester, Not for Retail Sale imports of $28K in August 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $41K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBlended yarns in which polyester staple fiber is the primary synthetic component but constitutes less than 85% by weight, with wool or fine animal hair (cashmere, angora, alpaca, etc.) as the main secondary fiber, occupy this heading. The single US tariff line is 5509520000. Canada and Mexico are the top two suppliers — both USMCA partners — followed by India, Thailand, and Spain. These wool-polyester blends are a staple of the suiting and worsted-fabric trade, where polyester adds durability and wrinkle resistance to the natural fiber base.
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No — HTS 550952 covers polyester blended mainly with wool OR fine animal hair, so cashmere, alpaca, angora, and similar fine-hair fibers are included in the same heading as standard wool blends. However, the specific animal fiber content may be relevant for other regulatory purposes, such as country-of-origin labeling under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which requires disclosure of fiber type and percentage.
When fiber proportions are close, the importer should obtain a certified fiber analysis from the manufacturer. 'Mixed mainly' means the wool or fine animal hair is the predominant non-polyester fiber; if another fiber type (e.g., cotton or artificial fiber) actually exceeds the wool content, the yarn would be reclassified to a different blended subheading. For borderline cases, a CBP binding ruling provides the most reliable classification certainty.
Subheading 16 of 18 in heading 5509
Subheading 550952 · $28K of $10.0M
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Imports
$28KYoY · free account
Exports
$6KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $450K of Polyester Staple Fiber Yarn Mixed Mainly with Wool or Fine Animal Hair, Under 85% Polyester, Not for Retail Sale.
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 August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509520000 | Yrn N Swg Thd Syn St Fb Mx Mnly/Sly Wl or Fn An Hr | $28K | 21.49% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5509520000 | Yrn N Swg Thd Syn St Fb Mx Mnly/Sly Wl or Fn An Hr | $6K |
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 · August 2026
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India and Spain together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 21.49% of imports for consumption.