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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of man-made filament yarn (not sewing thread), packaged for retail sale (SITC 65178) totaled $3.6M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Man-Made Filament Yarn (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale paid $526K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $2.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Man-Made Filament Yarn (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale imports of $3.6M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRetail-packaged man-made filament yarn — covering both synthetic (polyester, nylon) and artificial (viscose, modal) continuous-filament constructions — is distinguished from industrial yarn primarily by its consumer-oriented packaging: small skeins, balls, or spools labeled for craft or hobby use. The retail-pack condition is a classification trigger that separates this heading from the bulk industrial categories and often correlates with higher per-unit value and different tariff treatment. Craft retailers, e-commerce importers, and specialty yarn distributors are the primary trade channels for this product form.
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Retail packaging typically means the yarn is wound in quantities and presented in a manner suitable for direct sale to end consumers — labeled with fiber content, weight, and care instructions, and in units small enough for individual purchase. Bulk cones or industrial cheeses without consumer labeling do not qualify, even if later repackaged domestically.
Section 301 measures apply at the HTS tariff-line level, and retail-packed versus non-retail-packed yarns often fall under different 10-digit lines with potentially different Section 301 list coverage. Importers should verify the specific HTS classification with a licensed customs broker before assuming uniform treatment across packaging formats.
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Monthly import values over time