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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of mechanically made lace (SITC 65642) totaled $633K in July 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Mechanically Made Lace paid $168K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 29% on $586K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Mechanically Made Lace imports of $633K in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $572K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataProduced on Leavers, Raschel, or other lace machines, mechanically made lace is a major input for lingerie, bridal apparel, home textiles, and fashion trim applications. The machine-made designation is the defining classification boundary separating this heading from hand-made lace, and the distinction carries real duty implications at the HTS level. Production is concentrated in a small number of countries with specialized lace machinery infrastructure, making supply chains relatively concentrated. Fiber content — cotton, nylon, polyester, or blends — and width are the primary commercial specifications buyers negotiate.
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182 shipments/mo
Basic heading 65642 · $633K of $26.7B
Customs may request production records, mill certificates, or technical specifications identifying the lace-making machinery used (e.g., Leavers, Raschel, or Schiffli machines). Uniformity of pattern repeat and consistent thread tension across the piece are physical indicators of machine production, whereas hand-made lace typically shows minor irregularities. A detailed supplier declaration specifying the manufacturing process is advisable.
Width is a key commercial specification — narrow lace trim (typically under a defined centimeter threshold) may be classified under narrow fabric or trimming headings rather than broad lace fabric headings at the HTS level. Importers should confirm the exact width of each SKU with their customs broker to ensure correct tariff line assignment and avoid reclassification at the port.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
France and China together supply 74% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$633KYoY · Pro
Exports
$171KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.