India to USA trade data · HS 5503
Exporting Synthetic Staple Fibres from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $40.1M of synthetic staple fibres (HS 5503) from India, 6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 46 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $40.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -31.6%
- India's rank
- 5th of 46
- Share of US imports
- 6%
- Average duty paid
- 16%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of synthetic staple fibres from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $22.9M, down 31.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with synthetic staple fibres
US imports of HS 5503 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 46 countries: $670M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. South Korea | $154M | 22.9% |
| 2. Thailand | $96.5M | 14.4% |
| 3. Vietnam | $90.9M | 13.6% |
| 4. Türkiye | $41.5M | 6.2% |
| 5. India | $40.1M | 6% |
| 6. Taiwan | $39.6M | 5.9% |
| 7. Germany | $32.3M | 4.8% |
| 8. Japan | $31M | 4.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for synthetic staple fibres from India
Top US ports for HS 5503 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $22.6M | 56.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $9.4M | 23.5% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $3.1M | 7.8% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.4M | 6% |
| Houston, TX | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $417K | 1% |
US duty
Duty paid on synthetic staple fibres from India
Across all HS 5503 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.6% 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 Staple Fibres from India to the USA: FAQs
How much synthetic staple fibres does the US import from India?
$40.1M in 2025 (HS 5503), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 46 countries with 6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $22.9M, down 31.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for synthetic staple fibres in the US market?
South Korea (22.9%), Thailand (14.4%), Vietnam (13.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on synthetic staple fibres from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16% of the value of synthetic staple fibres from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5503: 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 staple fibres from India?
Charleston, SC (56.4%), Savannah, GA (23.5%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (7.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% 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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