Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses (HS 681512) totaled $23.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses paid $982K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses imports of $9.5M in August 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWoven and non-woven textile structures made from carbon fibers, intended for non-electrical applications, are classified under 6815120000 and serve as intermediate inputs for aerospace structures, automotive body panels, wind turbine blades, and sporting goods. The United Kingdom and Japan are the leading US suppliers under this heading, with Germany and France also prominent — a supplier profile that reflects the concentration of aerospace-grade prepreg and dry fabric manufacturing in Europe and Japan. Fabric architecture (plain weave, twill, unidirectional, multiaxial) and areal weight are key specification parameters that affect both pricing and end-use qualification but do not alter the tariff classification at this level. Importers should confirm that the product is not a prepreg (resin-impregnated fabric), which may classify differently.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
132 import shipments a month
Prepregs — carbon fiber fabrics already impregnated with uncured resin — are generally not classified under 6815120000. Depending on the resin system and the degree of processing, they may fall under Chapter 39 (plastics) or remain in Chapter 68. The classification turns on whether the textile or the plastic constituent imparts the essential character. Importers should obtain a binding ruling or consult a licensed customs broker before assuming prepreg material classifies here.
Carbon fiber fabrics used primarily for electromagnetic shielding or other electrical/electronic functions may not qualify under 6815120000, which is explicitly limited to non-electrical uses. Such products could fall under Chapter 85 or other headings depending on their construction and primary function. Documenting the intended end use and consulting with a customs broker is advisable when the fabric serves a dual or primarily electrical purpose.
Subheading 4 of 7 in heading 6815
Subheading 681512 · $23.5M of $156.5M
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 681512 — Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$23.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $75.7M of Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses and exported $206.1M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6815120000 | Fabrics of Carbon Fibers for Non-Elecrtical Uses | $9.5M | 10.29% | 98.99% | $982K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6815120000 | Fabrics of Carbon Fibers for Non-Elecrtical Uses | $23.5M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Turkey and United Kingdom together take 43% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
1.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.29% of imports for consumption.