India to USA trade data · HS 5606
Exporting Gimped & Chenille Yarn from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $12.4M of gimped & chenille yarn (HS 5606) from India, 20.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 30 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $12.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -26.4%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 30
- Share of US imports
- 20.3%
- Average duty paid
- 24.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 95%
Five-year trend
US imports of gimped & chenille yarn from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $5M, down 26.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with gimped & chenille yarn
US imports of HS 5606 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 30 countries: $60.9M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $29.3M | 48.1% |
| 2. India | $12.4M | 20.3% |
| 3. Vietnam | $7M | 11.5% |
| 4. Türkiye | $4.2M | 6.9% |
| 5. Peru | $3.6M | 5.9% |
| 6. Italy | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| 7. Brazil | $915K | 1.5% |
| 8. Canada | $598K | 1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for gimped & chenille yarn from India
Top US ports for HS 5606 imports from India by value, 2025. 95% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $9.3M | 75.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $2.2M | 17.9% |
| Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY | $283K | 2.3% |
| Houlton, ME | $175K | 1.4% |
| Newark, NJ | $126K | 1% |
| Atlanta, GA | $68K | 0.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on gimped & chenille yarn from India
Across all HS 5606 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 24.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 32% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Gimped & Chenille Yarn from India to the USA: FAQs
How much gimped & chenille yarn does the US import from India?
$12.4M in 2025 (HS 5606), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 30 countries with 20.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $5M, down 26.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for gimped & chenille yarn in the US market?
China (48.1%), Vietnam (11.5%), Türkiye (6.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on gimped & chenille yarn from India?
On average, the duty paid was 24.2% of the value of gimped & chenille yarn from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (32% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5606: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive gimped & chenille yarn from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (75.6%), Charleston, SC (17.9%), Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY (2.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 95% arrived by sea and 1% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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