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HSChapter 59
U.S. imports of textile products & articles for technical uses (other) (HS 591190) totaled $50.0M in July 2026, traded with 67 countries.
Importers of Textile Products & Articles for Technical Uses (Other) paid $2.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $17.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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11.1K shipments/mo
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 · $50.0M of $75.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5911900080 | Textile Products Etc for Technical Uses NESOI | $49.5M | 5.66% | 33.64% | $2.8M |
| 5911900040 | Textile Cords, Braids & the Like, Used in Industry | $470K | 12.48% | 73.66% | $59K |
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 | $26.8M |
| 5911900040 | Textile Cords, Braids & the Like, Used in Industry | $5.1M |
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
$50.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$31.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 66% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
64.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 5.72%.