India to USA trade data · HS 5509
Exporting Synthetic Spun Yarn from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $15.4M of synthetic spun yarn (HS 5509) from India, 13.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 37 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $15.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +1.4%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 37
- Share of US imports
- 13.5%
- Average duty paid
- 26.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of synthetic spun yarn from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $11.4M, up 1.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with synthetic spun yarn
US imports of HS 5509 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 37 countries: $115M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $23.8M | 20.7% |
| 2. Indonesia | $21M | 18.3% |
| 3. India | $15.4M | 13.5% |
| 4. Mexico | $11.5M | 10% |
| 5. Italy | $8.7M | 7.6% |
| 6. Türkiye | $5.8M | 5% |
| 7. China | $5.4M | 4.7% |
| 8. Pakistan | $5.4M | 4.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for synthetic spun yarn from India
Top US ports for HS 5509 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $8.2M | 53.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $4.2M | 27.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $862K | 5.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $319K | 2.1% |
| Laredo, TX | $158K | 1% |
US duty
Duty paid on synthetic spun yarn from India
Across all HS 5509 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 26.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 24.1% 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 Spun Yarn from India to the USA: FAQs
How much synthetic spun yarn does the US import from India?
$15.4M in 2025 (HS 5509), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 37 countries with 13.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $11.4M, up 1.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for synthetic spun yarn in the US market?
Canada (20.7%), Indonesia (18.3%), Mexico (10%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on synthetic spun yarn from India?
On average, the duty paid was 26.8% of the value of synthetic spun yarn from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (24.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5509: 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 spun yarn from India?
Charleston, SC (53.3%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (27.1%), Savannah, GA (7.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% 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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