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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of yarn of artificial staple fibers (not sewing thread), packaged for retail sale (SITC 65185) totaled $402K in July 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale paid $48K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $175K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale imports of $402K in July 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $284K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRetail-packaged yarn spun from artificial staple fibers — viscose rayon, modal, lyocell, cupro, or acetate — appeals to craft consumers seeking natural-feeling, biodegradable alternatives to purely synthetic yarns. Unlike synthetic staple yarns, artificial staple fibers derive from regenerated cellulose, giving them distinct moisture-management and dyeability properties that command premium positioning in specialty craft retail. Importers should note that fiber-content declarations must use FTC-approved generic names (e.g., "rayon" rather than brand names like Tencel or Lenzing Modal) on retail packaging entering US commerce.
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33 shipments/mo
Basic heading 65185 · $402K of $26.7B
No — for both HTS classification and FTC labeling, the generic fiber name governs. Tencel is a brand of lyocell, and Modal is a brand of modal fiber; both must be declared under their generic names on entry documents and retail labels. Brand names alone are insufficient for customs fiber-content declarations.
The key distinction is fiber form: filament yarns are made from continuous strands extruded without cutting, while staple yarns are spun from short-cut fiber lengths. This difference in manufacturing process — not fiber chemistry — determines which heading applies, and it must be supported by the manufacturer's product specification.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Turkey and China together supply 93% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$402KYoY · Pro
Exports
$49KYoY · 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.