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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of artificial staple fibers, not processed for spinning (SITC 26711) totaled $17.9M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Artificial Staple Fibers, Not Processed for Spinning paid $2.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $17.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataViscose (rayon), lyocell, modal, and cupro staple fibers in their raw, unprocessed state — not yet carded or combed — serve as primary inputs for downstream spinning mills and nonwoven fabric producers. Unlike their synthetic counterparts, artificial fibers are derived from cellulosic raw materials and are biodegradable, a distinction increasingly relevant to sustainability-focused supply chains. The unprocessed form is typically traded in bale format and requires further mechanical preparation before it can be converted into yarn, which affects how importers and mills structure their supply agreements.
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Artificial fibers are manufactured from naturally occurring cellulosic polymers (such as wood pulp or cotton linters) that are chemically dissolved and regenerated — examples include viscose rayon, modal, lyocell, and cupro. Synthetic fibers, by contrast, are produced from petrochemical-derived polymers such as polyester or nylon. This distinction determines the applicable SITC and HTS heading and can affect duty rates and trade-remedy exposure.
Unprocessed artificial staple fiber requires additional carding or combing at the importing mill before it can be spun into yarn, which affects the cost structure and the type of buyer. Spinning mills with their own opening and carding lines typically prefer unprocessed bales for cost efficiency, while converters without that equipment source the processed form. This processing-state distinction also determines the correct classification heading.
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Monthly import values over time