U.S. imports of Textured Polyester Filament Yarn (Non-Sewing Thread, Bulk) (SITC 65152) totaled $9.4M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Textured Polyester Filament Yarn (Non-Sewing Thread, Bulk) paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTextured polyester filament yarn is one of the most widely traded synthetic textile inputs globally, serving as a primary feedstock for woven and knitted fabrics in apparel, upholstery, and geotextile applications. The bulk (non-retail) form under SITC 65152 is an industrial intermediate, and its classification is distinct from sewing thread and from non-textured polyester yarn — differences that carry real duty consequences. Importers should be aware that polyester yarn from several major producing countries is subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification and country-of-origin documentation essential at entry.
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Textured polyester yarn (often called DTY — draw-textured yarn) has been processed to introduce crimp, bulk, or stretch, giving fabrics softness and elasticity. Non-textured (flat) polyester yarn lacks these characteristics and falls under a different SITC/HTS heading. Because the two forms carry different duty rates and may face different trade-remedy exposure, accurate identification — supported by technical data sheets from the mill — is essential for correct entry.
Key documents include the mill's technical data sheet specifying denier, filament count, twist level, and texturing method; a commercial invoice clearly stating the yarn is not sewing thread and is not packaged for retail; and a certificate of origin. If the yarn originates from a country subject to Section 301 or antidumping orders, additional country-of-origin evidence (e.g., production records) may be requested by CBP.
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Basic heading 347 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 65152 · $9.4M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
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Vietnam pays 21.3% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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$9.4MYoY · free account
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$5.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $104.4M of Textured Polyester Filament Yarn (Non-Sewing Thread, Bulk) and exported $57.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.