Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Synthetic Filament Yarn, N.E.S., Multiple (Folded) or Cabled (Bulk) (SITC 65169) totaled $3.5M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Synthetic Filament Yarn, N.E.S., Multiple (Folded) or Cabled (Bulk) paid $645K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.24% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Synthetic Filament Yarn, N.E.S., Multiple (Folded) or Cabled (Bulk) imports of $3.5M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMultiple (folded) or cabled synthetic filament yarns are produced by twisting two or more single yarns together, yielding higher tenacity, improved roundness, and greater resistance to abrasion than single-ply constructions — characteristics valued in sewing threads (excluded here), tire reinforcement, ropes, and industrial fabrics. SITC 65169 is the NES residual for multi-ply constructions not captured by named-fiber or high-tenacity headings, and the cabled vs. folded distinction (whether the plying twist direction alternates) can itself be a classification nuance in some tariff schedules. Importers should document ply count, twist direction at each stage, and fiber type to support classification and respond to any CBP inquiry.
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A folded (or plied) yarn is made by twisting two or more single yarns together in one operation. A cabled yarn is produced by twisting two or more folded yarns together in a subsequent operation, typically in the opposite twist direction to balance the structure. Both constructions fall under SITC 65169, but the distinction matters for technical specifications and end-use performance — cabled yarns generally offer superior roundness and abrasion resistance, which is why they are preferred in demanding industrial applications.
Sewing thread is distinguished by its specific finish (typically silicone or lubricant treatment), its packaging (usually retail spools or cones labeled for sewing), and its construction optimized for needle passage. A multi-ply industrial yarn lacking these characteristics — sold in bulk industrial packages without sewing-thread labeling — should be classifiable under 65169 rather than a sewing thread heading. Retaining the mill's product specification sheet and the commercial invoice description is the standard way to document this distinction for CBP.
Basic heading 461 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 65169 · $3.5M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Turkey and Vietnam together supply 43% of it. Vietnam pays 20.0% duty; Germany 9.1%.
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$3.5MYoY · free account
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$2.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $47.0M of Synthetic Filament Yarn, N.E.S., Multiple (Folded) or Cabled (Bulk) and exported $31.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.