Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex (HS 540231)
Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex (HS 540231) has 2,668 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex is TORAY TEXTILES CENTRAL EUROPE S R O, with 442 shipments, followed by KNG TEXTILE INC and ROSELON INDUSTRIES INC. The leading supplier is TORAY ADVANCED TEXTILE MEXICO, with 281 shipments, followed by TORAY ADVANCED TEXTILE MEXICO SA DE and TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and CHINA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/540231-textured-yarn-of-nylon-or-other-polyamides-measuring-per-single-yarn-not-more-than-500-decitex
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex (HS 540231), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TORAY ADVANCED TEXTILE MEXICO → TORAY TEXTILES CENTRAL EUROPE S R O with 281 shipments, followed by TORAY ADVANCED TEXTILE MEXICO SA DE → TORAY TEXTILES CENTRAL EUROPE S R O (160) and TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO LTD → KNG TEXTILE INC (139).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TORAY TEXTILES CENTRAL EUROPE S R O | 442 |
| KNG TEXTILE INC | 153 |
| ROSELON INDUSTRIES INC | 126 |
| VELCRO USA INC | 80 |
| PROTELA S A | 77 |
| OSCAR CHANDLER & CO INC | 54 |
| HICKORY THROWING COMPANY | 47 |
| HS HYOSUNG USA INC | 45 |
| ASHFAR ENTERPRISES INC | 44 |
| HYOSUNG USA INC | 42 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TORAY ADVANCED TEXTILE MEXICO | 281 |
| TORAY ADVANCED TEXTILE MEXICO SA DE | 185 |
| TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 167 |
| CHAIN YARN CO LTD | 142 |
| NILIT LTD | 108 |
| PRUTEX NYLON CO LTD | 100 |
| FIBERS MEXICO HOLDINGS S DE RL DE C | 93 |
| ASIA FIBER PUBLIC CO LTD | 92 |
| HYOSUNG DONG NAI CO LTD | 82 |
| AYM SYNTEX LIMITED | 81 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 583 |
| CHINA | 446 |
| INDIA | 316 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 243 |
| TAIWAN | 241 |
| ISRAEL | 111 |
| THAILAND | 107 |
| VIET NAM | 94 |
| ITALY | 79 |
| GERMANY | 45 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 580 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 472 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 363 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 316 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 272 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 152 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 126 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 90 |
| TACOMA, WA | 77 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 56 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 540231 — Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Other six-digit codes in HS 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex
Who imports Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex (HS 540231)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex include TORAY TEXTILES CENTRAL EUROPE S R O, KNG TEXTILE INC, ROSELON INDUSTRIES INC, VELCRO USA INC, and PROTELA S A.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex?
TORAY TEXTILES CENTRAL EUROPE S R O is the largest U.S. importer of Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex (HS 540231), with 442 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex?
Leading suppliers shipping Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex (HS 540231) to the U.S. include TORAY ADVANCED TEXTILE MEXICO, TORAY ADVANCED TEXTILE MEXICO SA DE, TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, CHAIN YARN CO LTD, and NILIT LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex are there?
ImportDoor has 2,668 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 540231, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex imported from?
Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, CHINA, and INDIA.
Find Textured yarn of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex importers & suppliers
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