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SITCSection 2
U.S. exports of synthetic filament tow of polyesters (SITC 26662) totaled $199K in July 2026.
Synthetic Filament Tow of Polyesters imports of $37K in July 2026 ran 115% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPolyester filament tow is a high-volume intermediate in the synthetic fiber supply chain, produced by drawing and crimping continuous polyester filaments into large, untwisted bundles before cutting. Cigarette filter tow — a specialized form of cellulose acetate tow — is a separate product, but polyester tow under this heading serves apparel fiber, fiberfill, and nonwoven converting applications. Buyers typically specify denier per filament (dpf) and total tow denier as the primary quality parameters, and these specifications should be reflected in commercial invoices to support accurate classification and quality verification.
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25 shipments/mo
Basic heading 191 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 26662 · $37K of $3.8B
Polyester tow is typically traded in denier-per-filament (dpf) ranges from below 1 dpf (microfiber tow) up to 15 dpf or more for coarser applications. Finer dpf tow produces softer, higher-loft staple fiber suited for apparel and premium fiberfill, while coarser dpf tow is used in industrial nonwovens and geotextiles. These specifications should appear on commercial invoices and packing lists.
Yes — tow and staple fiber are closely related forms of the same polymer, and the distinction is physical: tow is a continuous, uncut bundle while staple fiber has been cut to a defined length. A manufacturer's product data sheet specifying 'filament tow' with total denier and filament count, combined with a physical inspection confirming no cutting, is the most reliable documentation to prevent misclassification.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Malaysia and China together take 86% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$37KYoY · Pro
Exports
$199KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.