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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of felt (not impregnated, coated, or laminated) (SITC 65712) totaled $2.6M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Felt (Not Impregnated, Coated, or Laminated) paid $420K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Felt (Not Impregnated, Coated, or Laminated) imports of $2.6M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnfinished felt — neither impregnated with resins or chemicals, nor coated, covered, or laminated — in this heading encompasses both woven-and-fulled and needleloom constructions not covered by the needleloom-specific heading, serving craft, apparel, millinery, and light industrial uses. The absence of any surface treatment or lamination is the key classification boundary; felt that has been treated with a binder, coating, or backing layer moves to the impregnated/coated heading. Wool felt and synthetic fiber felt (polyester, acrylic) are the dominant commercial varieties, with wool felt commanding premium pricing for hat-making and acoustic applications. Fiber content and basis weight are the primary trade specifications.
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Not necessarily — the needleloom heading (65711) specifically targets needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabrics as a defined category. Felt produced by other methods (such as wet-felting of wool fibers) that is uncoated and unlaminated would fall under this heading (65712) rather than the needleloom heading. The production method and any surface treatment together determine the correct classification.
Felt sold or advertised for use in apparel or household textile applications is subject to the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which requires accurate fiber content labeling by generic fiber name and percentage. Importers must ensure that commercial invoices and product labels correctly identify whether the felt is wool, polyester, acrylic, or a blend, as mislabeling can result in FTC enforcement action.
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