U.S. imports of Coated Fabrics (NAICS 313320) totaled $117.5M in August 2026, imported from 83 countries.
Importers of Coated Fabrics paid $14.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.65% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Coated Fabrics imports of $117.5M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $102.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAt the six-digit NAICS level, coated fabric manufacturing encompasses establishments that apply plastics, rubber, or other chemical coatings to woven, knit, or nonwoven substrates to produce materials used in transportation seating, protective gear, tarpaulins, and medical upholstery. The sector is distinguished from apparel fabric production by its emphasis on functional performance properties — abrasion resistance, waterproofing, and chemical barrier — rather than aesthetics alone. Supply chain professionals should note that raw material costs for coating compounds (particularly petrochemical-derived polymers) can introduce significant price volatility independent of base fabric markets.
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8.9K import shipments a month
Automotive seating and door panels, commercial awnings and tarpaulins, medical examination table covers, and protective workwear are among the primary end-use markets. Defense and aerospace applications also consume specialty coated fabrics with flame-retardant or chemical-resistant coatings.
Because coating compounds are largely petrochemical derivatives, domestic producers face cost pressures tied to crude oil and natural gas prices. When polymer input costs rise sharply, imported coated fabrics from regions with lower energy costs can become more price-competitive, prompting importers to reassess sourcing strategies.
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National industry 313320 · $117.5M of $117.5M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 37.6% duty; Canada 1.5%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3133 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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$117.5MYoY · free account
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$89.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2B of Coated Fabrics and exported $1.0B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.