U.S. imports of Cotton Embroidery in the Piece, Strips or Motifs (HS 581091) totaled $324K in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Cotton Embroidery in the Piece, Strips or Motifs paid $27K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cotton Embroidery in the Piece, Strips or Motifs imports of $324K in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $258K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCotton embroidery sold in continuous lengths, strips, or as cut motifs on a retained visible ground is classified here, with the US schedule further subdividing by fabric weight: over 200 g/m² (5810910010) and 200 g/m² or less (5810910020), in addition to a general line (5810910000). The weight threshold directly affects duty rates, making accurate weight documentation from the manufacturer a routine compliance requirement. Cotton embroidery is widely used in home textiles, apparel trim, and craft markets.
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169 import shipments a month
The US schedule splits cotton embroidery with a visible ground at the 200 g/m² threshold: articles over 200 g/m² fall under 5810910010 and those at or below 200 g/m² under 5810910020. Each line carries a distinct duty rate, so an incorrect weight declaration can result in underpayment or overpayment of duties. A certified weight test report from the manufacturer or an accredited laboratory is the standard supporting document.
Yes, provided the patch is presented as embroidery cut to shape and size rather than as a finished garment accessory. If the patch has been further processed — for example, with a backing, hook-and-loop fastener, or heat-seal adhesive applied — CBP may consider it a made-up article classifiable elsewhere. The degree of further processing is the key classification factor.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 5810
Subheading 581091 · $324K of $8.8M
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Imports
$324KYoY · free account
Exports
$17KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.2M of Cotton Embroidery in the Piece, Strips or Motifs and exported $396K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5810910020 | Emb in Pce Strips Motifs Cot W Vsb Grnd Lt=200g/M2 | $259K | 7.41% | 63.35% | $19K |
| 5810910010 | Emb in Pce, Strip, Motif Cot Gt 200g/M2 W Vsb Grnd | $68K | 11.67% | 93.67% | $8K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5810910000 | Embroid in Pe, Strip or Motifs: Oth Embroid of Cot | $17K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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China and India together supply 62% of it.
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rate provision · imports
29.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.29% of imports for consumption.