U.S. imports of Knitted or Crocheted Long Pile Fabrics (SITC 65511) totaled $543K in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Knitted or Crocheted Long Pile Fabrics paid $193K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 34.19% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLong pile knitted and crocheted fabrics — characterized by extended loop or cut fiber lengths that create a deep, plush surface — are a primary input for faux fur, fleece outerwear, stuffed toy coverings, and luxury blanket textiles. The 'long pile' designation distinguishes these fabrics from looped or short-pile knits by the measurable pile height, a specification that mills typically document in product data sheets. Fiber composition (acrylic, polyester, modacrylic, or natural fiber) further determines the applicable tariff line and any Section 301 exposure for goods of Chinese origin.
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127 import shipments a month
There is no single universally fixed millimeter threshold in the SITC framework, but the HTS notes and CBP rulings generally treat pile heights exceeding approximately 3 mm as long pile. Importers should obtain mill technical sheets stating the pile height and construction method, as CBP may request this to distinguish long pile from looped pile or other pile constructions.
Most commercial faux fur is a knitted long pile fabric and classifies here, but some faux fur products are woven rather than knitted, which would place them under a woven pile heading. Additionally, if the fabric has been cut and assembled into a finished article (e.g., a garment or toy), classification shifts to the finished goods heading. The fabric must be imported in piece-goods form to remain in this category.
Basic heading 65511 · $543K of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and South Korea together supply 76% of it. China pays 46.2% duty; Italy 10.2%.
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$543KYoY · free account
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$192KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.8M of Knitted or Crocheted Long Pile Fabrics and exported $5.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.