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U.S. imports of unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers, under 85%, mixed with other fibers (nesoi) (HS 551691) totaled $12K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers, Under 85%, Mixed with Other Fibers (NESOI) imports of $12K in April 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $24K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataResidual fiber blending — where the secondary fiber is neither wool, fine animal hair, nor cotton — places these unbleached or bleached fabrics in the 'other fibers NESOI' category, which captures blends with synthetic staple fibers, flax, silk, or other materials not enumerated elsewhere in the heading. India and China are the leading US suppliers, with Italy, Belgium, and France also present, suggesting a supply base that spans both commodity and specialty fabric production. The US schedule is notably detailed, with 10-digit lines for poplin/broadcloth (5516910010), sheeting (5516910020), cheesecloth/lawns/voiles (5516910040), duck (5516910050), satin/twill (5516910060), and a broad NESOI line (5516910090). Correct classification requires identifying both the secondary fiber type — to confirm it is not wool or cotton — and the weave construction.
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Common blends include artificial staple fibers mixed with synthetic staple fibers (such as polyester), flax, ramie, or silk — any secondary fiber that is not wool, fine animal hair, or cotton. The NESOI designation means the secondary fiber must be positively identified and confirmed not to match any of the enumerated fiber categories in the 5516 heading group before this subheading applies.
Lightweight open-weave constructions like cheesecloth, lawn, and voile have distinct commercial uses in medical, culinary, and apparel applications, and their dedicated 10-digit line prevents them from defaulting to the broader NESOI line. Importers of these constructions should confirm thread count and weave openness against CBP's classification guidance to avoid misclassification into the sheeting or NESOI lines.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| BELGIUM | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| INDIA | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| CHINA | $1K | -- | -$1K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5516910090 | WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STAPLE FIBER OTHR NESOI UB/BL | $10K | 16.13% | $6K |
| 5516910060 | WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STPL FIB OTH STN/TWLL WV UB/BL | $1K | 47.00% | $650 |
| 5516910010 | WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STPL FIB OTH POPL/BRDCL UB/BL | $1K | 21.96% | $262 |
| 5516910020 | WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STPL FIB OTH SHEETING UBL/BLC | $0 | 12.06% | $68 |
| 5516910050 | WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STPL FIB OTH DUCK UNBLCHD/BLCH | $0 | -- | -- |
WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STAPLE FIBER OTHR NESOI UB/BL
WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STPL FIB OTH STN/TWLL WV UB/BL
WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STPL FIB OTH POPL/BRDCL UB/BL
WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STPL FIB OTH SHEETING UBL/BLC
WOVEN FABRICS ARTIF STPL FIB OTH DUCK UNBLCHD/BLCH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5516910000 | OTHER UNBLCH/BLCH WOV FABRC,ARTF STAPLE FIBR,NESOI | $0 |
OTHER UNBLCH/BLCH WOV FABRC,ARTF STAPLE FIBR,NESOI
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, OF POLYESTER
HS 550320
ARTIF STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, VIS RAYON
HS 550410
YRN N SW TH MM ST FIB RT SL SYN STP FIB >=85% S FB
HS 551110
STPL FIB ARAMIDS NOT CARD/COMBD/PRCSD FOR SPINNING
HS 550311
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, ACRY/MODACRY
HS 550330
SYN STP FIB NOT CARD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, NESOI
HS 550390
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| New York | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| New Jersey | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2K | -- | -$2K |