U.S. exports of Narrow Woven Fabrics with 5% or More Elastomeric Yarn or Rubber Thread (SITC 65612) totaled $1.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Narrow Woven Fabrics with 5% or More Elastomeric Yarn or Rubber Thread paid $155K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Narrow Woven Fabrics with 5% or More Elastomeric Yarn or Rubber Thread imports of $825K in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $625K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElastomeric content at or above 5% by weight is the threshold that routes these narrow woven fabrics into a dedicated classification, reflecting their distinct stretch-and-recovery performance profile compared to conventional narrow wovens. Waistband elastics, bra straps, garter webbing, and medical compression tapes are typical commercial applications. As with broad elastic fabrics, fiber-content testing is the evidentiary backbone of correct classification, and importers should retain laboratory reports. Trade-remedy exposure varies by origin, so sourcing decisions should account for any applicable Section 301 or antidumping measures.
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229 import shipments a month
Yes. The heading explicitly includes both elastomeric yarn and rubber thread in the weight calculation. Importers should ensure laboratory fiber-content reports identify each component separately so that the combined elastic-element percentage can be confirmed against the 5% threshold.
If the narrow elastic fabric is incorporated into a finished medical device, FDA device regulations may apply to the finished article. However, the fabric itself imported as a textile intermediate is generally subject only to CBP classification and any applicable trade-remedy duties. Importers should clarify the end-use designation with their customs broker when the same material serves both apparel and medical markets.
Basic heading 65612 · $1.5M of $13.0B
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 72% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$825KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.4M of Narrow Woven Fabrics with 5% or More Elastomeric Yarn or Rubber Thread and exported $17.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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