End-UseCategory 1

Cotton Fiber Cloth

Name: Cotton Fiber Cloth (End-Use 12600) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

End-Use 12600Commodity5-digitExport

U.S. exports · July 2026: $86.0M; End-Use export classification

U.S. exports of cotton fiber cloth (End-Use 12600) totaled $86.0M in July 2026, traded with 123 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Cotton fiber cloth exports from the US represent woven and processed cotton fabrics destined for apparel manufacturing, home textiles, and industrial end-uses in foreign markets. US-origin cotton fabric benefits from the reputation of American Upland and Pima cotton varieties, which command premium positioning in quality-sensitive markets. Exporters should note that many destination countries apply textile-specific tariff schedules and may require certificates of origin to determine preferential duty eligibility under bilateral or regional trade agreements.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What origin documentation is typically required for US cotton cloth exports to qualify for preferential treatment in destination markets?

Most preferential trade agreements require a Certificate of Origin or an origin declaration on the commercial invoice. For textile products, yarn-forward or fabric-forward rules of origin are common, meaning the cotton fiber, yarn, and fabric must all originate in qualifying countries. Exporters should confirm the specific rule applicable to the destination market's agreement with the US.

How does fiber content and weave type affect the export classification of cotton cloth?

Schedule B classification for woven cotton fabrics depends on factors including the percentage of cotton by weight, thread count, whether the fabric is bleached, dyed, or printed, and the weave construction (plain, twill, satin, etc.). A fabric that is predominantly cotton but contains synthetic fibers may classify differently than a 100% cotton equivalent, affecting both the statistical heading and any applicable export controls.

U.S. exports of cotton fiber cloth (End-Use 12600) totaled $86.0M in July 2026, traded with 123 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

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

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

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Exports

$86.0MYoY · Pro

$120.8M$0

January 2024February 2026July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Exports · July 2026

Countries

destination

Honduras and Mexico together take 63% of it.

Districts

customs district

Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.

States

origin

Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.

Ports

entry

Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What origin documentation is typically required for US cotton cloth exports to qualify for preferential treatment in destination markets?

How does fiber content and weave type affect the export classification of cotton cloth?

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