U.S. imports of handmade lace (piece, strip, or motif) (HS 580430) totaled $26K in July 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Handmade Lace (Piece, Strip, or Motif) imports of $26K in July 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataProduced by hand using bobbins, needles, or tatting techniques rather than mechanical looms, handmade lace commands premium pricing in bridal, couture, and luxury home textile markets. The US schedule separates cotton and man-made fiber handmade lace (5804300020) from lace of other textile materials (5804300090). Switzerland and Israel lead US imports under this heading — an unusual supplier profile that reflects niche artisan production and re-export trade — with the United Kingdom and China also contributing. The handmade designation must be substantiated by production documentation, as CBP scrutinizes claims distinguishing hand from machine construction.
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18 shipments/mo
CBP may request affidavits from the manufacturer, production photographs, or a statement from a recognized trade authority confirming that the lace was produced entirely by hand tools (bobbins, needles, or tatting shuttles) without mechanical assistance. Generic 'handmade' labels on commercial invoices are generally insufficient; detailed mill or artisan documentation is advisable, especially for high-value shipments.
Switzerland has a long tradition of fine embroidery and lace production in the St. Gallen region, and some handmade or semi-artisan lace moves through Swiss trading channels. Israel's position likely reflects specialized niche production and re-export activity. Importers should verify that origin claims are supported by proper certificates of origin, as the unusual supplier profile can attract CBP scrutiny regarding substantial transformation and country-of-origin marking.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 5804
Subheading 580430 · $26K of $1.1M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5804300090 | Hand-Made Lace, Of Oth Tex Mat N Wov Knt or Croc | $15K | 22.75% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 5804300020 | Hand-Made Lace of Cotton or of Man-Made Fibers | $7K | 23.80% | 96.38% | $2K |
| 5804300010 | Handmade Lce Gt 85% Wgt Silk in Pce, Strip, Motifs | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
ImportsExports
Imports
$26KYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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France and Israel together supply 71% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 21.83%.