U.S. exports of Synthetic Staple Fibers of Polyesters, Processed for Spinning (SITC 26672) totaled $67K in August 2026.
Synthetic Staple Fibers of Polyesters, Processed for Spinning imports of $20K in August 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCarded or combed polyester staple fiber — prepared into sliver or lap form ready for spinning — is a direct input to ring-spinning and rotor-spinning mills producing polyester and polyester-blend yarns for apparel, home textiles, and industrial fabrics. The value-added processing step distinguishes this product from raw PSF bales and typically means the fiber has been opened, cleaned, and aligned, reducing the work required at the spinning mill. Antidumping measures that apply to polyester staple fiber from certain origins may extend to the processed form depending on the scope language of the relevant order, making scope ruling requests a practical tool for importers uncertain about coverage.
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It depends on the specific scope language of each order. Some antidumping orders on polyester staple fiber are written broadly enough to include carded or combed fiber, while others may not. Importers should request a formal scope ruling from the Department of Commerce if there is any ambiguity about whether their specific product form is covered.
Staple length, denier per filament, crimp frequency, and the degree of fiber parallelization after carding or combing are the primary grade determinants. Spinning mills also specify minimum tensile strength and maximum short-fiber content, as these directly affect yarn evenness and breakage rates on high-speed spinning equipment.
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Basic heading 26672 · $67K of $7.8B
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Ireland together take 73% of it.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $148K of Synthetic Staple Fibers of Polyesters, Processed for Spinning and exported $1.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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