SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of yarn of ≥85% synthetic staple fibers (not sewing thread), packaged for retail sale (SITC 65181) totaled $11.2M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Yarn of ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale paid $2.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $11.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRetail-packaged yarn in which synthetic staple fibers — polyester, acrylic, nylon, or polypropylene — constitute at least 85% of the weight by fiber content is the defining characteristic of this heading. The 85% threshold is a hard compositional boundary: a yarn with 84% polyester staple and 16% cotton falls into a different, blended-fiber category. Consumer craft and hobby markets drive most retail-pack imports, and acrylic staple yarns dominate volume given their cost and dyeability advantages.
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When a yarn blends two or more synthetic staple fibers (e.g., polyester and acrylic), all synthetic fiber weights are combined to determine whether the 85% threshold is met. The classification then depends on which single synthetic fiber predominates within that combined synthetic fraction.
The US eliminated most textile quotas after the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing phase-out, but certain countries may still require textile visa documentation or certificates of origin depending on bilateral arrangements. Importers should check current CBP textile requirements and confirm origin documentation with their customs broker.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TURKEY | $9.9M | -- | -$9.9M |
| CANADA | $2K | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| INDIA | $694K | -- | -$694K |
| CHINA | $592K | -- | -$592K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $36K | +$36K |
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