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Cotton Cloth and Fabrics

Name: Cotton Cloth and Fabrics (End-Use 12100) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$79.6MU.S. imports · April 2026End-Use 12100Import

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Cotton Cloth and Fabrics

$79.6MU.S. imports · April 2026End-Use 12100Import

U.S. imports of cotton cloth and fabrics (End-Use 12100) totaled $79.6M in April 2026, traded with 89 countries.

Importers of Cotton Cloth and Fabrics paid $12.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $69.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cotton Cloth and Fabrics imports of $79.6M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $71.8M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Woven cotton fabrics are a foundational input for the US apparel, home textiles, and industrial goods sectors, and imports in this category are widely sourced from global textile-producing regions. Classification within cotton cloth depends on thread count, yarn number, weight, and whether the fabric is bleached, dyed, printed, or of yarns of different colors — distinctions that directly determine the applicable HTS subheading and duty rate. Quota and safeguard frameworks have historically applied to cotton textiles, and importers should verify current textile visa or certificate-of-origin requirements for specific origin countries. Accurate fabric specification documentation is essential to avoid reclassification at the port of entry.

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What fabric specifications most commonly drive HTS classification differences within cotton cloth imports?

Thread count per square centimeter, metric yarn number, fabric weight (grams per square meter), and finishing treatment (greige, bleached, printed, or yarn-dyed) are the primary technical factors. Even small differences in these specifications can shift a fabric into a different HTS subheading with a materially different duty rate.

Are textile visas or certificates of origin required for cotton fabric imports?

Requirements vary by country of origin. Some countries with which the US has bilateral textile agreements or that are subject to import monitoring programs require a textile visa or an export license issued by the exporting country's government. Importers should confirm current requirements with CBP or a licensed customs broker before shipment.

U.S. imports of cotton cloth and fabrics (End-Use 12100) totaled $79.6M in April 2026, traded with 89 countries.

Importers of Cotton Cloth and Fabrics paid $12.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $69.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cotton Cloth and Fabrics imports of $79.6M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $71.8M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Woven cotton fabrics are a foundational input for the US apparel, home textiles, and industrial goods sectors, and imports in this category are widely sourced from global textile-producing regions. Classification within cotton cloth depends on thread count, yarn number, weight, and whether the fabric is bleached, dyed, printed, or of yarns of different colors — distinctions that directly determine the applicable HTS subheading and duty rate. Quota and safeguard frameworks have historically applied to cotton textiles, and importers should verify current textile visa or certificate-of-origin requirements for specific origin countries. Accurate fabric specification documentation is essential to avoid reclassification at the port of entry.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $79.6M; from 89 countries
Exports: —; different product

YTD $287.3M (April 2026) · 12.0K shipments/mo

End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.

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