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U.S. imports of sails for boats, sailboards, and land craft (HS 630630) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Sails for Boats, Sailboards, and Land Craft paid $209K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSails are a technically specialized textile product where fiber composition drives both performance and classification: the US schedule separates synthetic-fiber sails (6306300010) — the dominant commercial category, covering high-tenacity polyester, aramid, and laminate constructions — from all other textile material sails (6306300020). Sri Lanka leads US supply under this heading, reflecting established sailmaking manufacturing capacity there, with New Zealand and China as notable secondary sources. Importers should confirm that laminated or composite sail panels, which combine woven scrims with film layers, are classified based on the textile component's essential character rather than the film.
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Laminated sail panels that combine a woven textile scrim with a plastic film are generally classified based on the essential character of the article. If the textile component provides the structural function, classification under 6306300010 (synthetic fibers) is typically appropriate, but the specific construction should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker, as some heavily film-dominant laminates may fall under plastics headings.
Sri Lanka developed a concentrated sailmaking industry serving global marine brands, combining skilled cut-and-sew labor with proximity to synthetic fabric suppliers. This specialization has made it the leading source for finished sails entering the US market, particularly for production-grade polyester and laminate sails used in recreational and racing applications.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRI LANKA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| DENMARK | $24K | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $49K | $581K | +$533K |
| FINLAND | -- | $611K | +$611K |
| ITALY | $24K | $179K | +$155K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6306300010 | SAILS OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS | $1.8M | 10.37% | $186K |
| 6306300020 | SAILS OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI | $250K | 11.09% | $22K |
SAILS OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS
SAILS OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6306300010 | SAILS OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS | $2.8M |
| 6306300020 | SAILS OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI | $82K |
SAILS OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS
11.6K kg
SAILS OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI
1.5K kg
MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES, NESOI
HS 630790
TOILET & KITCHEN LINEN OF COTTON TERRY FABRICS
HS 630260
CURTAIN & INTER BLINDS/BED VALANCES, NESOI SYN FIB
HS 630392
BED LINEN NESOI, OF COTTON, NOT KNIT OR CROCHETED
HS 630231
BED LINEN NESOI, OF MANMADE FIBERS, NOT KNIT ETC
HS 630232
FLOORCLOTHS, DISHCLOTHS, DUSTERS ETC.
HS 630710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
| Connecticut | $621K | $754K | +$133K |
| Rhode Island | $204K | $179K | -$25K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $560K | $1.9M | +$1.4M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $54K | $461K | +$407K |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $482K | -- | -$482K |