India to USA trade data · HS 5402
Exporting Synthetic Filament Yarn from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $47.1M of synthetic filament yarn (HS 5402) from India, 6.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 64 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $47.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -28.9%
- India's rank
- 5th of 64
- Share of US imports
- 6.2%
- Average duty paid
- 23.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 87%
Five-year trend
US imports of synthetic filament yarn from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $26.2M, down 28.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with synthetic filament yarn
US imports of HS 5402 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 64 countries: $765M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vietnam | $117M | 15.3% |
| 2. South Korea | $109M | 14.2% |
| 3. China | $101M | 13.2% |
| 4. Canada | $71.7M | 9.4% |
| 5. India | $47.1M | 6.2% |
| 6. Netherlands | $44.8M | 5.9% |
| 7. Mexico | $39.1M | 5.1% |
| 8. Japan | $35.1M | 4.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for synthetic filament yarn from India
Top US ports for HS 5402 imports from India by value, 2025. 87% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $16.1M | 34.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $11.9M | 25.2% |
| Newark, NJ | $6.5M | 13.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $4.7M | 9.9% |
| Alexandria Bay, NY | $4.5M | 9.5% |
| Ogdensburg, NY | $869K | 1.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on synthetic filament yarn from India
Across all HS 5402 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 23.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 22% 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
Synthetic Filament Yarn from India to the USA: FAQs
How much synthetic filament yarn does the US import from India?
$47.1M in 2025 (HS 5402), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 64 countries with 6.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $26.2M, down 28.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for synthetic filament yarn in the US market?
Vietnam (15.3%), South Korea (14.2%), China (13.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on synthetic filament yarn from India?
On average, the duty paid was 23.3% of the value of synthetic filament yarn from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (22% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5402: 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 synthetic filament yarn from India?
Charleston, SC (34.1%), Savannah, GA (25.2%), Newark, NJ (13.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 87% 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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