U.S. imports of Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics with 5% or More Elastic Yarn or Rubber Thread (Over 30 cm Wide) (SITC 65522) totaled $6.1M in August 2026, imported from 51 countries.
Importers of Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics with 5% or More Elastic Yarn or Rubber Thread (Over 30 cm Wide) paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.19% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe elastic-yarn content threshold — 5% or more by weight of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread — is the defining classification criterion that separates these broad knitted fabrics from standard knit constructions. Widely used in activewear, swimwear, compression garments, and medical hosiery, these fabrics command close attention to fiber-content testing because a borderline elastane percentage can shift classification and duty exposure. Section 301 tariff measures may apply to shipments from certain origins, making supplier-origin documentation a compliance priority. Buyers sourcing for performance-apparel applications should confirm stretch-recovery specifications alongside fiber-content declarations.
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CBP typically relies on AATCC or ASTM fiber-content analysis methods. Importers should obtain laboratory test reports from an accredited textile testing facility confirming the percentage of elastomeric or rubber thread by weight, as this documentation supports the declared classification and can be requested during a CBP audit.
Depending on the country of origin, shipments may be subject to Section 301 tariffs or antidumping/countervailing duty orders. Importers should verify the current status of any applicable trade-remedy orders for their specific supplier country before finalizing sourcing decisions.
Basic heading 390 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 65522 · $6.1M of $27.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $71.0M of Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics with 5% or More Elastic Yarn or Rubber Thread (Over 30 cm Wide) and exported $91.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Taiwan and China together supply 45% of it. China pays 48.6% duty; Canada 0.1%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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