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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of embroidery without visible ground (SITC 65651) totaled $424K in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Embroidery Without Visible Ground paid $143K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 32% on $444K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Embroidery Without Visible Ground imports of $424K in April 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $355K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChemical lace and similar embroidery without visible ground — where the base fabric is dissolved after embroidering, leaving only the embroidered design — is a technically demanding product used in luxury lingerie, bridal wear, and high-fashion applications. The absence of a retained ground fabric is the defining classification criterion, distinguishing these articles from conventional embroidered fabrics where the backing remains intact. Production requires specialized Schiffli or multi-head embroidery machinery combined with a soluble substrate, limiting the supplier base to technically advanced textile manufacturers. Fiber content and design complexity are the primary quality and pricing variables for trade buyers.
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Physical examination of the article is the primary method — if no base fabric is present and the design is self-supporting, the article meets the criterion. Technical documentation from the manufacturer describing the soluble substrate process (e.g., water-soluble or chemical-dissolve backing) and the embroidery machinery used can preempt classification disputes and should accompany the shipment.
There is a recognized classification overlap between chemical lace (embroidery without ground) and mechanically made lace, and the distinction can affect the applicable duty rate at the HTS level. Commercially, the difference matters because lace and embroidery may face different tariff treatment and, in some cases, different trade remedy exposure. Importers should obtain a binding ruling from CBP if the product sits at this boundary.
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Monthly import values over time