U.S. exports of Waste of Artificial Fibers (SITC 26722) totaled $37K in August 2026.
Waste of Artificial Fibers imports of $6K in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5K.
Last updated: August 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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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 · August 2026
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $46K of Waste of Artificial Fibers and exported $367K.
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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Basic heading 26722 · $37K of $7.8B