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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of knitted or crocheted long pile fabrics (SITC 65511) totaled $517K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Knitted or Crocheted Long Pile Fabrics paid $145K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 30% on $491K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $311K | $4K | -$308K |
| NICARAGUA | -- | $186K | +$186K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $143K | -- | -$143K |
| CANADA | -- | $139K | +$139K |
| INDONESIA | $16K | $62K | +$46K |
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Monthly import values over time