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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of gimped yarn, chenille yarn & loop-wale yarn (SITC 65631) totaled $3.3M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Gimped Yarn, Chenille Yarn & Loop-Wale Yarn paid $699K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $2.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Gimped Yarn, Chenille Yarn & Loop-Wale Yarn imports of $3.3M in April 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataStructurally distinctive specialty yarns — including gimped (core yarn wrapped with a spiral of fiber), chenille (cut-pile effect), and loop-wale constructions — serve the upholstery, home furnishings, and decorative textile sectors. Man-made monofilament strip and similar flat materials fall within this heading when processed into gimped or wrapped configurations. Classification turns on the yarn's construction method rather than fiber content, making it important to distinguish these from standard twisted or textured yarns at entry. Importers sourcing decorative chenille for furniture fabric or loop-wale for specialty apparel trims should confirm the construction meets the heading's structural criteria.
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Chenille yarn is characterized by its cut-pile construction — short lengths of fiber are locked between twisted core strands — giving it a soft, velvety texture. This structural definition, rather than fiber content, determines classification under this heading, distinguishing it from textured or novelty yarns classified elsewhere.
Classification focuses on the gimping process itself — a core yarn encircled by a spiral of another yarn or strip — rather than the specific fiber content of either component. Both natural and man-made fiber combinations can qualify, provided the gimped construction is the defining characteristic of the product.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $732K | -- | -$732K |
| VIETNAM | $641K | -- | -$641K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $563K | +$563K |
| TURKEY | $549K | -- | -$549K |
| CANADA | -- | $456K | +$456K |
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