India to USA trade data · HS 5511
Exporting Man-Made Fibre Yarn (Retail) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $27.3M of man-made fibre yarn (retail) (HS 5511) from India, 22.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 26 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $27.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -21.7%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 26
- Share of US imports
- 22.4%
- Average duty paid
- 28.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of man-made fibre yarn (retail) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $13M, down 21.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with man-made fibre yarn (retail)
US imports of HS 5511 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 26 countries: $122M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Türkiye | $67.3M | 55.2% |
| 2. India | $27.3M | 22.4% |
| 3. China | $17.9M | 14.7% |
| 4. Canada | $6M | 4.9% |
| 5. Peru | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| 6. Vietnam | $675K | 0.6% |
| 7. Serbia | $203K | 0.2% |
| 8. Egypt | $151K | 0.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for man-made fibre yarn (retail) from India
Top US ports for HS 5511 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $12.1M | 44.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $7.4M | 27.3% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.5M | 9.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.9M | 7% |
| Houston, TX | $929K | 3.4% |
| Charleston, SC | $635K | 2.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on man-made fibre yarn (retail) from India
Across all HS 5511 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 28.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 27.7% 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
Man-Made Fibre Yarn (Retail) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much man-made fibre yarn (retail) does the US import from India?
$27.3M in 2025 (HS 5511), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 26 countries with 22.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $13M, down 21.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for man-made fibre yarn (retail) in the US market?
Türkiye (55.2%), China (14.7%), Canada (4.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on man-made fibre yarn (retail) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 28.9% of the value of man-made fibre yarn (retail) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (27.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5511: 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 man-made fibre yarn (retail) from India?
Savannah, GA (44.4%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (27.3%), Newark, NJ (9.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea.
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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