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SITCSection 6
U.S. exports of labels, badges, and similar articles of nonwoven textile materials (not embroidered) (SITC 65629) totaled $1.6M in July 2026.
Importers of Labels, Badges, and Similar Articles of Nonwoven Textile Materials (Not Embroidered) paid $25K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $140K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Basic heading 65629 · $411K of $26.7B
Nonwoven construction — fibers bonded by chemical, thermal, or mechanical means rather than weaving or knitting — is the material distinction that separates these labels and badges from their woven counterparts, and that distinction carries classification and duty consequences. Nonwoven labels are widely used in disposable and value-tier apparel, medical garments, and industrial workwear where cost efficiency outweighs the durability of woven alternatives. The bonding method (spunbond, meltblown, needle-punched) and fiber composition should be documented, as these factors can affect both classification and any applicable trade-remedy exposure. As with woven labels, the exclusion of embroidered articles applies here as well.
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274 shipments/mo
Microscopic examination of the fiber structure is the definitive test: nonwovens show randomly oriented or layered fibers without a yarn-interlacing pattern, while woven labels show clearly interlaced warp and weft yarns. Importers can preempt examination queries by including a manufacturer's technical data sheet specifying the bonding method (e.g., spunbond, thermal bond) and confirming the absence of woven structure.
Yes. Fiber composition — polyester, polypropylene, viscose, or blended — can influence the applicable HTS subheading and corresponding duty rate within the nonwoven label category. Importers should obtain fiber-content declarations from their supplier and verify that the declared composition matches the commercial invoice to avoid reclassification at entry.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Singapore together take 58% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$411KYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.