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SITCSection 2
U.S. exports of waste of artificial fibers (SITC 26722) totaled $15K in July 2026.
Waste of Artificial Fibers imports of $6K in July 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNoils, yarn waste, and garnetted stock from viscose rayon, lyocell, acetate, and other artificial cellulosic fiber processing serve as recycled-content inputs for paper, nonwoven fabrics, and blended recycled yarns. Artificial fiber waste is chemically distinct from synthetic fiber waste — its cellulosic base means it is biodegradable and can be processed differently in downstream recycling streams, a distinction increasingly valued by sustainability-focused buyers. Correct classification requires identifying the fiber as artificial (cellulosic) rather than synthetic (petrochemical), which may require fiber composition testing when the waste stream contains mixed fiber types.
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6 shipments/mo
Basic heading 208 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 26722 · $6K of $3.8B
Fiber identification testing — such as burn testing, solubility testing, or microscopic analysis — can confirm whether waste fiber is cellulosic (artificial) or petrochemical-derived (synthetic). Many customs authorities accept a manufacturer's fiber composition certificate, but when the waste stream is mixed or the origin is uncertain, independent laboratory testing is the most defensible approach. Misclassification between artificial and synthetic fiber waste can result in duty underpayment or overpayment.
Artificial fiber waste is used in the production of specialty papers (where rayon noils improve paper strength), nonwoven fabrics for wipes and hygiene products, and blended recycled yarns for apparel and home textiles. The biodegradable nature of cellulosic fiber waste also makes it attractive to manufacturers seeking to meet recycled-content or compostability claims, particularly in the European and Japanese markets.
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Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Spain together take 100% of it.
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Imports
$6KYoY · Pro
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$15KYoY · 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.