SITCSection 2

Synthetic Staple Fibers of Polyesters, Unprocessed

Name: Synthetic Staple Fibers of Polyesters, Unprocessed (SITC 26652) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$31.7MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 26652

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SITCSection 2

Synthetic Staple Fibers of Polyesters, Unprocessed

$31.7MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 26652

U.S. imports of synthetic staple fibers of polyesters, unprocessed (SITC 26652) totaled $31.7M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.

Importers of Synthetic Staple Fibers of Polyesters, Unprocessed paid $4.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $31.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Polyester staple fiber (PSF) in its unprocessed form is one of the most widely traded synthetic fiber commodities globally, feeding into filling materials, nonwovens, and blended yarn production. Because PSF is derived from PET — itself linked to recycled PET (rPET) supply chains — buyers increasingly specify virgin versus recycled fiber grades, a distinction that affects both pricing and sustainability certifications. Trade flows for this commodity have been subject to antidumping scrutiny from multiple source countries, making admissibility review and country-of-origin verification essential for US importers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do antidumping orders affect imports of unprocessed polyester staple fiber?

The US has maintained antidumping duty orders on polyester staple fiber from several countries. Importers must check the current scope of active orders with CBP and the Department of Commerce, as covered merchandise requires cash deposits at the applicable antidumping rate and may be subject to administrative review.

What is the commercial difference between virgin and recycled polyester staple fiber for classification purposes?

Both virgin and recycled (rPET-derived) polyester staple fibers can fall under this heading provided they are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. The distinction matters commercially — buyers in sustainable textile supply chains require documentation of recycled content — but it does not by itself change the SITC classification.

U.S. imports of synthetic staple fibers of polyesters, unprocessed (SITC 26652) totaled $31.7M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.

Importers of Synthetic Staple Fibers of Polyesters, Unprocessed paid $4.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $31.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Polyester staple fiber (PSF) in its unprocessed form is one of the most widely traded synthetic fiber commodities globally, feeding into filling materials, nonwovens, and blended yarn production. Because PSF is derived from PET — itself linked to recycled PET (rPET) supply chains — buyers increasingly specify virgin versus recycled fiber grades, a distinction that affects both pricing and sustainability certifications. Trade flows for this commodity have been subject to antidumping scrutiny from multiple source countries, making admissibility review and country-of-origin verification essential for US importers.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $31.7M; from 29 countries
Exports: $5.4M
Trade balance: Deficit of $26.3M; net importer

YTD $122.7M (April 2026) · 785 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
KOREA, SOUTH	$11.4M	--	-$11.4M
VIETNAM	$7.5M	--	-$7.5M
THAILAND	$5.3M	$119K	-$5.2M
TAIWAN	$2.9M	--	-$2.9M
MEXICO	$158K	$2.5M	+$2.3M

KOREA, SOUTH

Imports$11.4M

Exports--

Balance-$11.4M

VIETNAM

Imports$7.5M

Exports--

Balance-$7.5M

THAILAND

Imports$5.3M

Exports$119K

Balance-$5.2M

TAIWAN

Imports$2.9M

Exports--

Balance-$2.9M

MEXICO

Imports$158K

Exports$2.5M

Balance+$2.3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do antidumping orders affect imports of unprocessed polyester staple fiber?

The US has maintained antidumping duty orders on polyester staple fiber from several countries. Importers must check the current scope of active orders with CBP and the Department of Commerce, as covered merchandise requires cash deposits at the applicable antidumping rate and may be subject to administrative review.

What is the commercial difference between virgin and recycled polyester staple fiber for classification purposes?

Both virgin and recycled (rPET-derived) polyester staple fibers can fall under this heading provided they are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. The distinction matters commercially — buyers in sustainable textile supply chains require documentation of recycled content — but it does not by itself change the SITC classification.