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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 $200K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale paid $51K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $198K 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 $200K in April 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $265K.
Last updated: April 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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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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