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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of needleloom felt & stitch-bonded fiber fabrics (SITC 65711) totaled $4.6M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Needleloom Felt & Stitch-Bonded Fiber Fabrics paid $476K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Needleloom Felt & Stitch-Bonded Fiber Fabrics imports of $4.6M in April 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNeedleloom felt — produced by mechanically interlocking fibers with barbed needles rather than weaving or knitting — and stitch-bonded nonwoven fabrics serve industrial and technical textile markets including automotive interiors, geotextiles, filtration, flooring underlays, and construction membranes. The needle-punching process yields a dense, durable fabric whose performance characteristics (thickness, density, tensile strength) are engineered to specification rather than derived from yarn structure. Stitch-bonded fabrics, which use stitching threads to consolidate a fiber web, are grouped here as a structurally related nonwoven category. Both product types are widely used as functional components rather than decorative textiles, and buyers typically specify performance parameters alongside fiber content.
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Automotive-grade needleloom felt is typically specified by basis weight (grams per square meter), thickness, tensile and tear strength, and acoustic or thermal performance ratings. Flame-retardancy certifications (such as FMVSS 302 for US vehicles) are commonly required. Importers supplying automotive OEMs should obtain mill test reports confirming these parameters for each production lot.
Needleloom felt is a nonwoven fabric — fibers are entangled mechanically by barbed needles without any yarn formation, weaving, or knitting. Woven or knitted fabrics that are subsequently fulled or felted retain their underlying woven or knitted structure and are classified under woven or knitted fabric headings. The absence of any yarn interlacing or loop structure is the definitive test for needleloom felt classification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $610K | $4.3M | +$3.7M |
| CANADA | $1.5M | $2.0M | +$429K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| CHINA | $376K | $210K | -$167K |
| GERMANY | $468K | $63K | -$404K |
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