SITCSection 6

Linoleum & Textile-Backed Floor Coverings

Name: Linoleum & Textile-Backed Floor Coverings (SITC 65910) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$2.1MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 65910

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SITCSection 6

Linoleum & Textile-Backed Floor Coverings

$2.1MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 65910

U.S. imports of linoleum & textile-backed floor coverings (SITC 65910) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.

Importers of Linoleum & Textile-Backed Floor Coverings paid $230K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Linoleum & Textile-Backed Floor Coverings imports of $2.1M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Linoleum — a resilient floor covering made from linseed oil, cork, and other natural materials bonded to a textile backing — shares this heading with other floor coverings consisting of a coating or layer applied over a textile substrate. The textile backing is the defining structural element that distinguishes these products from purely polymeric or mineral floor coverings classified elsewhere. Commercial construction and renovation projects are primary end-use markets, and importers should note that product width, thickness, and backing composition are all relevant to both classification and building code compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is linoleum distinguished from vinyl or PVC flooring for classification purposes?

Linoleum is composed of natural materials — primarily linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour, and mineral fillers — applied to a textile backing, whereas vinyl or PVC flooring is made from polyvinyl chloride and classifies under plastics-based floor covering headings. The material composition of the wear layer, not the backing, is the primary distinguishing factor, and laboratory analysis may be required if the composition is not clearly documented.

Does cutting linoleum to a specific shape or size before export affect its classification?

The heading explicitly covers linoleum whether or not cut to shape, so pre-cutting to room dimensions or custom shapes does not change the classification. However, if linoleum is further fabricated into a finished article — such as a mat with bound edges — it may shift to a made-up textile or floor covering article heading depending on the degree of further processing.

U.S. imports of linoleum & textile-backed floor coverings (SITC 65910) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.

Importers of Linoleum & Textile-Backed Floor Coverings paid $230K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Linoleum & Textile-Backed Floor Coverings imports of $2.1M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Linoleum — a resilient floor covering made from linseed oil, cork, and other natural materials bonded to a textile backing — shares this heading with other floor coverings consisting of a coating or layer applied over a textile substrate. The textile backing is the defining structural element that distinguishes these products from purely polymeric or mineral floor coverings classified elsewhere. Commercial construction and renovation projects are primary end-use markets, and importers should note that product width, thickness, and backing composition are all relevant to both classification and building code compliance.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $2.1M; from 12 countries
Exports: $1.5M
Trade balance: Deficit of $638K; net importer

YTD $7.4M (April 2026) · 226 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
NETHERLANDS	$1.3M	--	-$1.3M
MEXICO	--	$1.1M	+$1.1M
UNITED KINGDOM	$657K	--	-$657K
CANADA	$5K	$380K	+$375K
ITALY	$85K	--	-$85K

NETHERLANDS

Imports$1.3M

Exports--

Balance-$1.3M

MEXICO

Imports--

Exports$1.1M

Balance+$1.1M

UNITED KINGDOM

Imports$657K

Exports--

Balance-$657K

CANADA

Imports$5K

Exports$380K

Balance+$375K

ITALY

Imports$85K

Exports--

Balance-$85K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is linoleum distinguished from vinyl or PVC flooring for classification purposes?

Linoleum is composed of natural materials — primarily linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour, and mineral fillers — applied to a textile backing, whereas vinyl or PVC flooring is made from polyvinyl chloride and classifies under plastics-based floor covering headings. The material composition of the wear layer, not the backing, is the primary distinguishing factor, and laboratory analysis may be required if the composition is not clearly documented.

Does cutting linoleum to a specific shape or size before export affect its classification?

The heading explicitly covers linoleum whether or not cut to shape, so pre-cutting to room dimensions or custom shapes does not change the classification. However, if linoleum is further fabricated into a finished article — such as a mat with bound edges — it may shift to a made-up textile or floor covering article heading depending on the degree of further processing.