Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides (HS 540261)
Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides (HS 540261) has 283 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides is STERLING ROPE CO, with 22 shipments, followed by CACTUS ROPES INC and THE DIXIE GROUP INC. The leading supplier is NEXIS FIBERS A, with 40 shipments, followed by NEXIS FIBERS SIA and INDUSTRIA VENETA FILATI SPA. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has risen 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/540261-other-yarn-multiple-folded-or-cabled-of-nylon-or-other-polyamides
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides (HS 540261), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is INDUSTRIA VENETA FILATI SPA → THE DIXIE GROUP INC with 14 shipments, followed by NEXIS FIBERS A → STERLING ROPE CO (13) and HABIB FASHION → TRICO INDUSTRIES INC (12).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| STERLING ROPE CO | 22 |
| CACTUS ROPES INC | 14 |
| THE DIXIE GROUP INC | 13 |
| CACTUS ROPES | 9 |
| COATS ROMANIA SRL | 9 |
| GLADDING BRAIDED PRODUCTS | 9 |
| TRICO INDUSTRIES INC | 9 |
| HICKORY THROWING COMPANY | 8 |
| TEJAS LOGISTICS SYSTEM | 8 |
| SCHERMERHORN BROS CO | 7 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEXIS FIBERS A | 40 |
| NEXIS FIBERS SIA | 27 |
| INDUSTRIA VENETA FILATI SPA | 14 |
| HABIB FASHION | 12 |
| THREADS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 11 |
| GUANGZHOU FIVE SIX TECHNOLOGY CO | 9 |
| EDEL YARNS | 8 |
| NEXIS FIBERS SIA VISKU | 8 |
| COATS MEXICO S A DE C V | 7 |
| SARLA PERFORMANCE FIBERS LIMITED | 6 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 57 |
| INDIA | 57 |
| SLOVAKIA | 55 |
| MEXICO | 17 |
| GERMANY | 14 |
| JAPAN | 13 |
| ITALY | 9 |
| VIET NAM | 9 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 7 |
| THAILAND | 7 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 55 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 54 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 37 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 33 |
| BOSTON, MA | 29 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 27 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 14 |
| MIAMI, FL | 6 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 4 |
| TACOMA, WA | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 540261 — Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides. 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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More products under HS 5402
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 Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides
Who imports Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides (HS 540261)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides include STERLING ROPE CO, CACTUS ROPES INC, THE DIXIE GROUP INC, CACTUS ROPES, and COATS ROMANIA SRL.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides?
STERLING ROPE CO is the largest U.S. importer of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides (HS 540261), with 22 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides?
Leading suppliers shipping Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides (HS 540261) to the U.S. include NEXIS FIBERS A, NEXIS FIBERS SIA, INDUSTRIA VENETA FILATI SPA, HABIB FASHION, and THREADS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides are there?
ImportDoor has 283 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 540261, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides imported from?
Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled of nylon or other polyamides is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and SLOVAKIA.
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