Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Warp-Knit Fabrics (Not Impregnated or Coated) (SITC 65523) totaled $20.1M in August 2026, imported from 57 countries.
Importers of Warp-Knit Fabrics (Not Impregnated or Coated) paid $3.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.78% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Warp-Knit Fabrics (Not Impregnated or Coated) imports of $20.1M in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $23.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWarp knitting — including fabrics produced on Raschel, tricot, and Galloon knitting machines — creates a structurally distinct loop architecture that differs fundamentally from weft-knit constructions, and that distinction drives classification into this dedicated heading. These fabrics are widely used in lingerie, lace-effect apparel, technical textiles, and automotive interiors where dimensional stability and run-resistance are required. The explicit inclusion of Galloon-machine fabrics in the heading's scope is a classification nuance that importers of decorative narrow-lace-style warp-knit goods should document carefully. Fiber composition and finishing state (uncoated, unimpregnated) must both be confirmed to maintain correct classification.
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CBP examiners and textile laboratories assess the loop-formation direction under magnification: warp-knit loops interlock vertically along the fabric length, while weft-knit loops run horizontally. Importers of ambiguous constructions should include a technical specification sheet or mill certificate identifying the knitting machine type to preempt reclassification.
Yes. The heading explicitly covers fabrics that are not impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated. If a warp-knit fabric receives a functional coating — such as a moisture-barrier or flame-retardant treatment — it would typically be reclassified under a coated-fabric heading, which may carry a different duty rate.
Basic heading 242 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 65523 · $20.1M of $27.0B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $270.6M of Warp-Knit Fabrics (Not Impregnated or Coated) and exported $177.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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South Korea and Israel together supply 53% of it. China pays 44.7% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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