Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Textile Products & Articles for Technical Uses (Other) (HS 591190) totaled $49.0M in August 2026, imported from 69 countries.
Importers of Textile Products & Articles for Technical Uses (Other) paid $2.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.86% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA residual heading for industrial textile articles not captured by more specific headings in Chapter 59, this category spans textile cords, braids, and similar products used in industry (5911900040) as well as a broad NESOI line (5911900080) covering gaskets, packings, polishing discs, and other engineered textile components. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Canada — a supply mix that reflects both nearshore manufacturing for industrial OEM applications and lower-cost sourcing for commodity technical articles. Classification disputes frequently arise when articles could alternatively fall under Chapter 56 (wadding, felt) or Chapter 68 (mineral fiber articles), making end-use documentation essential.
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Articles in 5911.90 must be textile products used for specifically technical purposes — such as machinery components, filtration, or mechanical transmission. If an article is primarily a garment accessory, a rope or cordage product, or a mineral-fiber article, it may belong in Chapter 56, 56, or 68 respectively. CBP rulings on similar articles and the product's commercial invoice description of end-use are the primary tools for resolving these boundary questions.
Many technical textile articles classified under Chapter 59, including industrial cords and braids, have been subject to Section 301 measures when originating in China. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list status for the specific 10-digit HTS code — 5911900040 or 5911900080 — before finalizing sourcing decisions, as applicability and any exclusions can change.
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Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 5911
Subheading 591190 · $49.0M of $75.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5911900080 | Textile Products Etc for Technical Uses NESOI | $48.0M | 4.66% | 29.63% | $2.2M |
| 5911900040 | Textile Cords, Braids & the Like, Used in Industry | $537K | 22.87% | 74.98% | $123K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5911900080 | Textile Products Etc for Technical Uses NESOI | $25.1M |
| 5911900040 | Textile Cords, Braids & the Like, Used in Industry | $5.7M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$49.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$30.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $593.6M of Textile Products & Articles for Technical Uses (Other) and exported $384.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 69% of it. China pays 20.8% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
69.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.86% of imports for consumption.