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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of yarn of artificial staple fibers, under 85% by weight, not for retail sale (SITC 65187) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers, Under 85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale paid $184K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $985K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers, Under 85% by Weight, Not for Retail Sale imports of $1.4M in April 2026 ran 78% above the year-to-date monthly average of $793K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBlended artificial staple fiber yarns — where the artificial fiber content falls below 85% by weight — occupy a distinct classification niche from pure-fiber yarns, often mixed with cotton, wool, or synthetics to achieve specific hand or performance characteristics. Importers should note that the non-retail packaging requirement is a hard classification boundary: the same yarn wound for consumer sale falls under a different heading. Textile yarns in this category may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin, making origin documentation and fiber-content certification critical at entry.
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Classification hinges on the weight percentage of artificial staple fibers (such as viscose rayon or modal) relative to the total fiber content. If artificial staple fibers constitute 85% or more by weight, the yarn falls under a different heading; below that threshold, the yarn is classified here as a blend, and the secondary fiber type does not change the heading.
Importers generally need a mill certificate or laboratory test report confirming the fiber composition by weight percentage, along with a commercial invoice that itemizes fiber types. CBP may request additional testing if the declared blend ratio is questioned, so having third-party lab analysis on file before shipment is advisable.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $424K | -- | -$424K |
| INDIA | $391K | -- | -$391K |
| INDONESIA | $280K | -- | -$280K |
| GERMANY | $187K | -- | -$187K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $127K | +$127K |
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Monthly import values over time