U.S. imports of Gauze of Man-Made Fibers (Not Narrow Fabrics) (HS 5803005000) totaled $699K in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Gauze of Man-Made Fibers (Not Narrow Fabrics) paid $66K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Gauze of Man-Made Fibers (Not Narrow Fabrics) imports of $699K in August 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $493K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTariff line 5803005000 covers open-weave gauze fabric constructed from man-made fibers — such as polyester or nylon — that falls outside the narrow-fabrics heading 5806. The man-made fiber composition distinguishes this line from cotton or natural-fiber gauze lines within the same heading, and the distinction matters for both duty rate and any applicable textile trade preference eligibility. Importers should verify fiber content and weave structure carefully, as misclassification between gauze and other open-weave fabrics is a common audit finding in textile entries.
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Average import price $0.98/m2 · 28 import shipments a month
Gauze is characterized by its leno or plain open weave with widely spaced yarns. To fall under 5803005000, the fabric must be of man-made fibers and must not qualify as a narrow fabric under heading 5806. Fabrics with a different weave structure or fiber composition would be classified elsewhere in Chapter 58 or Chapter 54/55.
Yes. The HTS separates gauze by fiber type — cotton, silk, man-made fibers, and other — each potentially carrying a different duty rate and different eligibility under textile trade preference programs. Accurate fiber content testing and documentation are essential for correct classification.
Statistical number 1 of 8 in subheading 580300
Statistical number 5803005000 · $699K of $458K
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$699KYoY · free account
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$3KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Turkey together supply 98% of it. China pays 32.8% duty; South Korea 4.5%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 580300 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 580300 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.