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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of knitted or crocheted garments of coated, impregnated, or laminated fabric (SITC 84524) totaled $7.3M in April 2026, traded with 67 countries.
Importers of Knitted or Crocheted Garments of Coated, Impregnated, or Laminated Fabric paid $1.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $7.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGarments cut and sewn from knitted or crocheted base fabrics that have been subsequently coated, impregnated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber represent a technically distinct category from their woven counterparts — the stretch and recovery properties of the knit substrate make these articles common in athletic protective gear, neoprene-adjacent sportswear, and industrial protective clothing. The fabric-construction distinction (knit versus woven) is the primary classification boundary separating this heading from codes 84522 and 84523, and misclassification between them is a recurring audit trigger. Section 301 tariffs may apply depending on country of origin.
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The US tariff schedule and SITC both treat knit and woven constructions as fundamentally different product categories, often with different duty rates and quota treatments. For coated garments specifically, the base fabric construction — determined before coating is applied — governs which heading applies. CBP examiners may request fabric analysis to confirm the underlying construction when it is not visually obvious after lamination.
True neoprene (polychloroprene) fabric is typically considered a rubber-coated or rubber-laminated textile, so garments made from it often do fall within the coated/impregnated fabric garment headings. However, the precise classification depends on whether the neoprene layer is bonded to a knit or woven textile substrate and the relative weight of each component. Classification of neoprene apparel is a known gray area; a binding ruling from CBP is advisable for high-volume imports.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $1.6M | $723K | -$889K |
| CAMBODIA | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| VIETNAM | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| THAILAND | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| BANGLADESH | $824K | -- | -$824K |
Monthly import values over time