U.S. imports of narrow fabrics & schiffli machine embroidery (NAICS 313220) totaled $109.7M in July 2026, traded with 93 countries.
Importers of Narrow Fabrics & Schiffli Machine Embroidery paid $12.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $70.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Narrow Fabrics & Schiffli Machine Embroidery imports of $109.7M in July 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $99.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataProduced on shuttle or needle looms no wider than 30 cm, narrow fabrics range from utilitarian cotton twill tape and elastic webbing to high-performance aramid strapping used in aerospace and defense. Schiffli machine embroidery — classified alongside narrow fabrics at NAICS 313220 — creates intricate all-over patterns on a dissolving ground fabric and is widely used in bridal, lingerie, and fashion trim markets. Importers should note that the HTS treatment diverges sharply between functional narrow webbings (Chapter 58 or 60) and decorative embroideries, requiring careful review of construction and end-use documentation.
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24.4K shipments/mo
Yes. Narrow fabrics containing rubber or elastomeric yarns are classified under specific HTS headings for elastic fabrics, separate from non-elastic narrow wovens. The proportion of elastic yarn by weight and whether the fabric is woven or knit both influence which subheading applies, so fiber composition and construction details must be clearly stated on entry documentation.
Lace is formed by looping, twisting, or knotting threads without a ground fabric, while Schiffli embroidery is stitched onto a base that is later removed. CBP distinguishes the two by production method: true lace falls under HTS Chapter 58 lace headings, whereas Schiffli embroidery is classified under embroidery headings in the same chapter. Misidentifying one as the other is a common classification error that can result in duty underpayment.
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National industry 313220 · $109.7M of $107.4M
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 43% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
None recorded for this period.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$109.7MYoY · Pro
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$76.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.