Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Knitted or Crocheted Clothing Accessories N.E.S. and Parts of Garments (SITC 84699) totaled $21.0M in August 2026, imported from 85 countries.
Importers of Knitted or Crocheted Clothing Accessories N.E.S. and Parts of Garments paid $5.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.72% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Knitted or Crocheted Clothing Accessories N.E.S. and Parts of Garments imports of $21.0M in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataKnitted and crocheted accessories that do not fit any more specific provision — such as knitted belts, fabric headbands, knitted collar and cuff components, and similar garment parts — are captured in this residual heading, which also covers knitted parts of clothing accessories. Because it is an N.E.S. provision, classification here requires confirming that no more specific heading applies, making a thorough chapter note review essential. The diversity of articles that can land here — from decorative trim to functional garment components — means that construction method, fiber content, and the article's role (finished accessory vs. unfinished part) all influence the correct subheading.
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6.2K import shipments a month
Knitted cuffs, collars, waistbands, and similar components that are presented separately — not as part of a complete garment — commonly fall here when no more specific provision applies. Decorative knitted trim sold by the piece, knitted fabric headbands, and knitted belt components are other examples. The key is that the article must be a clothing accessory or garment part, not a complete garment.
The importer should prepare a classification worksheet showing that each more specific heading in the chapter was considered and ruled out, citing the relevant chapter notes and heading descriptions. Supporting documentation — such as product specifications, photographs, and the article's commercial name — helps demonstrate that the N.E.S. provision is the correct landing point. A licensed customs broker can assist in building a defensible classification record.
Basic heading 221 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 84699 · $21.0M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 62% of it. China pays 30.6% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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Imports
$21.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $202.4M of Knitted or Crocheted Clothing Accessories N.E.S. and Parts of Garments and exported $48.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.