U.S. imports of Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale (SITC 65185) totaled $123K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale paid $67K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.37% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale imports of $123K in August 2026 ran 53% below the year-to-date monthly average of $264K.
Last updated: August 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.
Basic heading 65185 · $123K of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Turkey and China together supply 69% of it. China pays 45.0% duty; Portugal 10.0%.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.6M of Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Packaged for Retail Sale and exported $510K.
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.