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U.S. imports of carbon fiber fabrics for non-electrical uses (HS 681512) totaled $7.0M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses paid $584K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.4% on $6.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Carbon Fiber Fabrics for Non-Electrical Uses imports of $7.0M in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.5M.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $120K | $6.5M | +$6.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $2.3M | $2.4M | +$191K |
| FRANCE | $2.1M | $546K | -$1.6M |
| GERMANY | $699K | $1.4M | +$709K |
| MEXICO | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6815120000 | FABRICS OF CARBON FIBERS FOR NON-ELECRTICAL USES | $7.0M | 8.43% | $584K |
FABRICS OF CARBON FIBERS FOR NON-ELECRTICAL USES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6815120000 | FABRICS OF CARBON FIBERS FOR NON-ELECRTICAL USES | $21.1M |
FABRICS OF CARBON FIBERS FOR NON-ELECRTICAL USES
196.7K kg
OTHR ARTS NESOI OF CMNT ETC
HS 681099
MARBLE, TRAVERTINE AND ALABASTER, WORKD, NESOI
HS 680291
WORDK MONUMENTAL OR BUILDING STONE, NESOI
HS 680299
GRANITE, NESOI
HS 680293
ABRASIVES ON A BASE MATERIAL OTH THN FABRC O PAPER
HS 680530
ARTICLES OF ASPHALT OR SIMILAR MATERIALS IN ROLLS
HS 680710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $437K | $12.8M | +$12.3M |
| California | $399K | $3.8M | +$3.4M |
| Tennessee | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $49K | $6.3M | +$6.2M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $354K | $3.3M | +$2.9M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $2.4M | $129K | -$2.3M |