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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of coconut, abaca, ramie & other vegetable textile fibers, raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste (SITC 26580) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie & Other Vegetable Textile Fibers, Raw or Processed but Not Spun; Tow and Waste paid $343K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Coconut, Abaca, Ramie & Other Vegetable Textile Fibers, Raw or Processed but Not Spun; Tow and Waste imports of $3.4M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA diverse grouping of hard and soft vegetable fibers — including coir (coconut husk fiber), abaca (Manila hemp), ramie (China grass), and other plant-derived textile fibers not classified elsewhere — at any stage from raw through processed-but-not-spun, including their tow, noils, and waste. Each fiber in this heading has distinct physical properties: coir is coarse and salt-resistant, suited to matting and rope; abaca offers exceptional tensile strength for marine cordage and specialty paper; ramie is fine and lustrous, used in blended apparel fabrics. Because this heading spans multiple botanical species and processing stages, precise identification of fiber type and processing history is essential for accurate classification.
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Coir is derived from coconut husk and is identifiable by its brown color, coarse texture, and high lignin content. Abaca comes from the leaf sheaths of a banana-family plant native to the Philippines and is recognized by its exceptional length and tensile strength. Ramie is a nettle-family plant fiber with a silky luster and high cellulose purity. Each has distinct end-use markets, and suppliers should provide botanical identification and fiber analysis to support correct classification.
Raw plant-derived fibers may be subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection requirements, particularly if they could harbor plant pests or diseases. Importers should verify current APHIS import conditions for the specific fiber and country of origin before shipment, and ensure that required phytosanitary certificates accompany the goods. Classification and admissibility requirements can be complex; consulting a licensed customs broker or APHIS directly is advisable.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| SRI LANKA | $419K | -- | -$419K |
| NETHERLANDS | $84K | -- | -$84K |
| CANADA | -- | $78K | +$78K |
| MEXICO | $26K | $39K | +$13K |
Monthly import values over time