Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Retail-Pack Artificial Staple Fiber Yarn (Except Sewing Thread) (HS 551130) totaled $101K in September 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Retail-Pack Artificial Staple Fiber Yarn (Except Sewing Thread) paid $21K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 18.51% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Retail-Pack Artificial Staple Fiber Yarn (Except Sewing Thread) imports of $101K in September 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $246K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataArtificial staple fiber yarns — made from regenerated cellulosic fibers such as viscose rayon or modal — packaged for retail sale are classified under the single US tariff line 5511300000. Unlike synthetic staple fiber yarns, the fiber base here is man-made but cellulosic in origin, a distinction that drives both classification and end-use: these yarns are widely used in apparel knitting and weaving where a softer hand and moisture management are priorities. China is the dominant supplier, with Turkey and Pakistan also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes. Importers should verify fiber content documentation carefully, as the artificial-versus-synthetic distinction is a frequent source of classification disputes.
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Artificial staple fibers are man-made fibers derived from natural cellulosic polymers — primarily viscose rayon, modal, lyocell, and cupro. They are distinct from synthetic staple fibers (polyester, nylon, acrylic), which are derived from petrochemical polymers. The fiber origin determines whether a retail-pack yarn falls under 5511300000 (artificial) or the 5511100000/5511200000 lines (synthetic).
Customs authorities look for evidence that the yarn is packaged and labeled for direct sale to end consumers — including unit weight markings, care instructions, and consumer-facing branding. Commercial invoices describing the goods as 'put up for retail sale' and samples of the packaging are useful supporting documents during CBP review.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $2.7M of Retail-Pack Artificial Staple Fiber Yarn (Except Sewing Thread).
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.
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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 5511
Subheading 551130 · $101K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5511300000 | Yrn Nt Swg Th Mmf Stp Fib Pt Up Rt Sl Art Stp Fib | $329K | 20.37% | 100.00% | $67K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5511300000 | Yrn Nt Swg Th Mmf Stp Fib Pt Up Rt Sl Art Stp Fib | $61K |
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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Turkey and Italy together supply 95% of it. China pays 45.0% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.51% of imports for consumption.