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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of metallized textile yarn and narrow metallized strip (SITC 65191) totaled $676K in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Metallized Textile Yarn and Narrow Metallized Strip paid $128K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $530K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Metallized Textile Yarn and Narrow Metallized Strip imports of $676K in April 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $770K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMetallized textile yarn and strip — produced by laminating, wrapping, or coating a textile base with metal in thread, strip, or powder form — are specialty inputs for decorative fabrics, technical textiles, and apparel trimmings. The 5 mm width ceiling on strip is a firm classification boundary shared with other narrow textile forms. Because these products combine textile and metallic components, classification disputes can arise over whether the article is primarily a textile or a metal product; the governing rule is that the textile substrate determines heading placement when metal is applied as a covering or combination.
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When metal is applied to a textile base — whether as a laminated strip, a powder coating, or a wrapped thread — the article is classified as a textile product under the textile headings rather than as a metal article. The essential character is determined by the textile substrate, provided the metal functions as a covering or decorative element rather than as the structural component.
Apparel trimmings, decorative woven fabrics, upholstery, and festive or ceremonial textiles are the primary end-use markets. Technical applications such as electromagnetic shielding fabrics and conductive textiles represent a growing niche, though those products may require additional classification analysis depending on their construction.
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