U.S. imports of Synthetic Cloth (End-Use 12135) totaled $478.8M in August 2026, imported from 109 countries.
Importers of Synthetic Cloth paid $69.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Synthetic Cloth imports of $478.8M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $427.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSynthetic woven and knitted fabrics — primarily polyester, nylon, acrylic, and polypropylene constructions — are high-volume inputs for the US apparel, activewear, automotive interior, and technical textile industries. Classification of synthetic cloth depends on the specific man-made fiber type, whether filament or staple, fabric construction (woven vs. knitted), and finishing treatments, all of which determine the applicable HTS chapter and duty rate. Several synthetic fabric categories have been subject to Section 301 tariff actions affecting imports from major producing countries, making origin verification and tariff engineering a significant concern for sourcing teams. Accurate fiber content declarations and country-of-origin determinations are essential, as substantial transformation rules for textiles can be complex.
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41.5K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
For textile products, US customs rules generally apply a 'yarn-forward' or 'fabric-forward' substantial transformation standard depending on the context. For most woven synthetic fabrics, the country where the fabric is woven is considered the country of origin, even if dyeing or finishing occurs elsewhere. However, specific rules can vary, and importers should obtain a binding ruling from CBP when origin is uncertain.
Yes. Synthetic fabrics sourced from China have been subject to Section 301 tariff actions, which add to the base HTS duty rate. Importers sourcing from affected origins should confirm the current Section 301 status of their specific HTS subheading, as product exclusions and rate changes have occurred over time. Diversifying sourcing to non-affected origins is a common mitigation strategy.
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Commodity 12135 · $478.8M of $63.1B
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Imports · August 2026
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China pays 39.5% duty; Canada 0.5%.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.0B of Synthetic Cloth.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.