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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of rubber thread & cord, textile covered (SITC 65781) totaled $620K in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Rubber Thread & Cord, Textile Covered paid $136K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $572K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRubber thread and cord wrapped with a textile covering — typically used in elastic waistbands, swimwear, hosiery, and medical compression garments — sits at the intersection of rubber goods and textile trade classifications. The textile covering is the defining feature: bare rubber thread classifies elsewhere, while this heading captures the composite construction. Stretch performance, rubber core diameter, and the type of textile wrapping (cotton, nylon, polyester) are the specification variables most relevant to apparel and medical-textile buyers.
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Bare rubber thread or monofilament classifies under rubber goods headings, while thread or cord that has been wound, braided, or otherwise covered with textile fiber falls under this heading. The presence and nature of the textile covering must be documented, as it determines the applicable tariff classification.
Elastic waistbands in activewear and casualwear, swimwear construction, hosiery leg bands, and medical compression garments are the primary end-use applications. Sock and hosiery manufacturers are among the most consistent importers of this input.
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