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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of high-tenacity nylon, polyamide & polyester filament yarn (non-sewing thread, bulk) (SITC 65162) totaled $28.2M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of High-Tenacity Nylon, Polyamide & Polyester Filament Yarn (Non-Sewing Thread, Bulk) paid $4.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $20.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHigh-tenacity nylon, polyamide, and polyester filament yarns are engineered for load-bearing and abrasion-resistant applications — tire cord, industrial belting, parachute fabric, ballistic textiles, and heavy-duty webbing — where standard textile-grade tenacity is insufficient. The 'high tenacity' designation is a defined technical threshold (typically expressed in centinewtons per tex), not a marketing claim, and customs authorities may request tensile test data to confirm classification under SITC 65162 versus standard filament yarn headings. Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically targeted high-tenacity polyester yarn from specific origins, so trade-remedy screening is a standard step in sourcing decisions.
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High tenacity is generally defined by a minimum breaking tenacity expressed in centinewtons per tex (cN/tex), with the specific threshold varying by fiber type in the applicable tariff schedule notes. For polyester, the threshold is typically higher than for nylon. Importers should obtain tensile strength test reports from the manufacturer — ideally referencing ASTM or ISO test methods — to substantiate the high-tenacity classification if questioned by CBP.
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been applied to high-tenacity polyester yarn from certain countries in past proceedings. Importers should conduct a current AD/CVD order search through the USITC and CBP databases before finalizing sourcing decisions, as orders can be added, modified, or revoked through periodic reviews. A licensed customs broker can assist with scope rulings if the product's specifications are near the order's definitional boundaries.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $5.7M | $725K | -$5.0M |
| MEXICO | $1.1M | $5.1M | +$4.0M |
| CHINA | $4.8M | $1.2M | -$3.6M |
| VIETNAM | $5.1M | -- | -$5.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $3.4M | $193K | -$3.2M |
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