Viscose rayon filament yarn (HS 5403.41) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) by the United States reached $2.3 million in 2024 (136 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 63% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.4 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 | $2.3M | 136 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 249 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 264 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 238 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 290 t |
Where the United States imports viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 69% |
| China | $464K | 20% |
| South Korea | $157K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $16K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $16K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.18 per kg, 164% above the world average of $6.51. 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.
Viscose rayon filament yarn (HS 5403.41) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) worth $416 thousand (124 tonnes). Mexico alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $342K | 82% |
| Macao | $33K | 7.9% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $11K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $4K | 1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bolivia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
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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 5403.41: Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) imported by the United States?
The United States imported viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 107 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (20%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.18 per kg in 2024, 164% above the world average of $6.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41)?
Yes. The United States exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Macao and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41)?
The HS code for viscose rayon filament yarn (hs 5403.41) is subheading 5403.41. 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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