Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters (HS 550320)
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters (HS 550320) has 6,702 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Oct 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters is ALBANY FIBER SALES INC, with 391 shipments, followed by CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY LL and GILDAN YARNS LLC. The leading supplier is RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED, with 1,328 shipments, followed by JI YEONG FIBER INC and THE BOMBAY DYEING AND MFG CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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/550320-synthetic-staple-fibers-not-carded-combed-or-otherwise-processed-for-spinning-of-polyesters
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters (HS 550320), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is JI YEONG FIBER INC → ALBANY FIBER SALES INC with 388 shipments, followed by THE BOMBAY DYEING AND MFG CO LTD → GILDAN YARNS LLC (217) and RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED → KEECO LLC (187).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ALBANY FIBER SALES INC | 391 |
| CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY LL | 371 |
| GILDAN YARNS LLC | 300 |
| BERNET INTERNATIONAL TRADE LLC | 295 |
| IMPORT & EXPORT LLC | 242 |
| KEECO LLC | 238 |
| FIBERTEX CORP | 169 |
| FREUDENBERG TEXBOND LP | 156 |
| DAK AMERICAS LLC | 152 |
| SHALAG US INC | 134 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 1,328 |
| JI YEONG FIBER INC | 406 |
| THE BOMBAY DYEING AND MFG CO LTD | 278 |
| SASA DIS TICARET A S | 201 |
| PT INDO RAMA SYNTHETICS TBK GRAHA IRAMA 17TH | 188 |
| WELLMAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 180 |
| THE BOMBAY DYEING & MFG CO LTD | 161 |
| ZHONGTHAI CHEMICAL FIBER CO LTD | 154 |
| CARL ZEISS JENA GMBH | 123 |
| CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIELLE MESSTECHNIK | 101 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 1,073 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 699 |
| GERMANY | 696 |
| THAILAND | 611 |
| VIET NAM | 581 |
| ROMANIA | 502 |
| CHINA | 480 |
| JAPAN | 336 |
| SPAIN | 259 |
| INDONESIA | 241 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,593 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 1,392 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 764 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 545 |
| MOBILE, AL | 489 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 485 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 392 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 317 |
| MIAMI, FL | 265 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 125 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 550320 — Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters. 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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Frequently asked questions about importing Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters
Who imports Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters (HS 550320)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters include ALBANY FIBER SALES INC, CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY LL, GILDAN YARNS LLC, BERNET INTERNATIONAL TRADE LLC, and IMPORT & EXPORT LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters?
ALBANY FIBER SALES INC is the largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters (HS 550320), with 391 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters?
Leading suppliers shipping Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters (HS 550320) to the U.S. include RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED, JI YEONG FIBER INC, THE BOMBAY DYEING AND MFG CO LTD, SASA DIS TICARET A S, and PT INDO RAMA SYNTHETICS TBK GRAHA IRAMA 17TH.
How many U.S. shipments of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters are there?
ImportDoor has 6,702 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 550320, spanning Oct 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters imported from?
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polyesters is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and GERMANY.
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