Viscose rayon filament yarn (HS 5403.31) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31) worth $6.2 million (606 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 606 t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 704 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 622 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 539 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 545 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 398 t |
Where the United States imports viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31) from
Germany alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.6M | 73% |
| India | $840K | 14% |
| Guatemala | $499K | 8% |
| Czech Republic | $134K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $74K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $58K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 0.5% |
| China | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.29 per kg, 111% above the world average of $4.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5403.31: Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, untwisted or twisted 120 turns per metre or less, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31) imported by the United States?
The United States imported viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 606 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 116 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31) to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by India (13%) and Guatemala (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.29 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31)?
The HS code for viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.31) is subheading 5403.31. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5403 page.
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