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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of babies' garments & clothing accessories — knitted or crocheted textile fabrics (SITC 84512) totaled $80.0M in April 2026, traded with 90 countries.
Importers of Babies' Garments & Clothing Accessories — Knitted or Crocheted Textile Fabrics paid $15.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $74.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Babies' Garments & Clothing Accessories — Knitted or Crocheted Textile Fabrics imports of $80.0M in April 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $94.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataKnitted and crocheted textile garments and accessories for babies mirror the woven babies' heading in scope but are distinguished by fabric construction — the knit or crochet method is the threshold classification criterion. This heading captures knitted onesies, stretch suits, knit booties, and similar infant articles, which dominate the baby apparel market due to the comfort and stretch properties of knit fabrics. CPSC safety requirements, including limits on harmful substances and flammability rules for sleepwear items, apply regardless of fabric construction.
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A knitted sleep sack designed for infant sleepwear use is generally classified as a babies' garment under this heading. However, if the article functions primarily as a blanket rather than a garment (i.e., it is not worn on the body in the conventional sense), it may be classified as a blanket under a different heading. CBP looks at design, marketing, and use.
Yes. Knitted babies' garments originating from China have been subject to Section 301 additional tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should verify the current Section 301 status for the specific HTS subheading, as rates and product coverage have been subject to revision and exclusion processes.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $19.5M | -- | -$19.5M |
| INDIA | $12.7M | $8K | -$12.7M |
| CAMBODIA | $11.6M | -- | -$11.6M |
| BANGLADESH | $8.7M | -- | -$8.7M |
| CHINA | $7.6M | -- | -$7.6M |
Monthly import values over time