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U.S. exports of carbon fiber fabrics for non-electrical uses (HS 681512) totaled $15.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses paid $803K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $7.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses imports of $8.0M in July 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.4M.
Last updated: July 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.
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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.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6815120000 | Fabrics of Carbon Fibers for Non-Elecrtical Uses | $8.0M | 10.05% | 98.34% | $803K |
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 | $15.0M |
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.
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$8.0MYoY · Pro
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$15.0MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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1.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.05%.