Polyester yarn blended with artificial fibers from India
India exported $79.5 million of polyester yarn blended with artificial fibers (HS 5509.51) in FY2025-26, down 9.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 19.7% to 20.6% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 47.2% to 48.1% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 19.7%China 47.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $80MDown 9.1% on last year
- HS code
- 5509.51Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509.51.30.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: Single yarn (607) | 9.7% | 19.7% | 47.2% |
| 5509.51.60.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) | 10.6% | 20.6% | 48.1% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of polyester yarn blended with artificial fibers
India's exports to all countries under HS 5509.51, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5509.51 is 4%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 2.4% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on polyester yarn blended with artificial fibers from India?
19.7% to 20.6% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 5509.51, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 47.2% to 48.1%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for polyester yarn blended with artificial fibers?
5509.51, under heading 5509 (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export polyester yarn blended with artificial fibers?
Yes. India exported $79.5 million under HS 5509.51 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.