Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Narrow Woven Fabrics of Man-Made Fibers (Not Over 30 cm Wide) (HS 580632) totaled $29.4M in August 2026, imported from 60 countries.
Importers of Narrow Woven Fabrics of Man-Made Fibers (Not Over 30 cm Wide) paid $4.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.86% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Narrow Woven Fabrics of Man-Made Fibers (Not Over 30 cm Wide) imports of $29.4M in August 2026 ran 49% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMan-made fiber narrow woven fabrics — polyester and nylon ribbons, satin trims, and technical tapes — are among the most granularly subdivided narrow fabric categories in the US tariff schedule, with lines distinguishing polyester ribbons by width (under or over 12 cm), selvedge type (woven vs. non-woven), and wire content, plus parallel lines for nylon ribbons and residual MMF constructions. Taiwan leads US supply, followed by Vietnam and China, reflecting the region's deep capacity in ribbon and narrow fabric weaving. The ribbon-specific lines (5806321010 through 5806321095) require importers to document width, selvedge construction, and fiber type precisely to avoid misclassification.
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5.2K import shipments a month
A woven selvedge is formed during the weaving process itself, creating a finished edge integral to the fabric structure. A non-woven selvedge (sometimes called a cut or fused edge) is produced by cutting a wider fabric and heat-sealing or otherwise finishing the edge after weaving. This distinction is explicitly built into the US tariff lines for polyester and nylon ribbons, so importers must obtain mill documentation confirming the selvedge type to select the correct 10-digit line.
Yes. Line 5806321010 specifically covers ribbons of man-made staple or filament fibers manufactured for use in typewriter or similar ribbon cartridges (heading 9612). These functional ribbons are distinguished from decorative or apparel ribbons by their end use and construction specifications. Importers of printer or typewriter ribbon stock should confirm this classification with a licensed customs broker, as the end-use designation affects both the tariff line and any applicable trade remedy exposure.
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 5806
Subheading 580632 · $29.4M of $37.3M
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Imports
$29.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$12.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $233.4M of Narrow Woven Fabrics of Man-Made Fibers (Not Over 30 cm Wide) and exported $146.1M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5806321040 | Polyester Ribbon W Lt=12 Cm W/O Wvn Selvedge NESOI | $11.0M | 15.65% | 98.96% | $1.7M |
| 5806322000 | Narrow Woven Fabrics of Manmade Fiber, NESOI | $9.4M | 17.90% | 88.28% | $1.7M |
| 5806321030 | Polyester Ribbon Wid Lt=12 Cm Woven Selvedge NESOI | $3.5M | 11.06% | 79.13% | $389K |
| 5806321020 | Polyester Ribbon W Lt=12 Cm Cont Wire Wvn Selvedge | $914K | 15.99% | 99.49% | $146K |
| 5806321080 | Ribbons of Man-Made Fibers of Width Lt=12 Cm NESOI | $935K | 14.13% | 98.60% | $132K |
| 5806321060 | Nylon Ribbons Width Lt=12 Cm Woven Selvedge NESOI | $760K | 11.04% | 96.39% | $84K |
| 5806321070 | Nylon Ribbons W Lt=12 Cm, W/O Woven Selvedge NESOI | $789K | 12.93% | 99.35% | $102K |
| 5806321095 | Ribbons of Man-Made Fibers of Width Gt 12 Cm NESOI | $782K | 16.93% | 98.21% | $132K |
| 5806321010 | Rbns, Mmf Stble/F Mfr of Typwtr O/SIM Rbn Hdg 9612 | $452K | 31.81% | 98.94% | $144K |
| 5806321050 | Nylon Ribbon Width Lt=12 Cm Cont Wire Wvn Selvedge | $102K | 10.80% | 100.00% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Taiwan and India together supply 43% of it. China pays 43.0% duty; Taiwan 10.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
6.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.86% of imports for consumption.