U.S. imports of Tents of Textile Materials (SITC 65822) totaled $35.1M in August 2026, imported from 71 countries.
Importers of Tents of Textile Materials paid $6.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTextile tents range from lightweight backpacking shelters to large-scale event and military structures, with the fiber composition, coating, and structural design all influencing both classification and duty treatment. Recreational tents are a high-volume consumer import, while industrial and military-grade tents involve more specialized procurement channels and may be subject to Buy American or other government procurement restrictions. Importers should note that tents with integrated flooring, poles, or frames are still classified here provided the textile component predominates.
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5.8K import shipments a month
When poles or frames are imported together with the tent as a set put up for retail sale, they are generally classified with the tent as a composite article. If imported separately, poles and frames would be classified under their own applicable headings based on material (aluminum, fiberglass, steel). Confirming the shipment configuration with a customs broker before entry is advisable.
The predominant fiber (cotton, manmade, or other) and whether the fabric is coated or uncoated are the primary classification variables. Coated fabrics may shift the article into a different tariff heading, and the specific fiber type determines which column-1 duty rate applies. Manufacturer fabric specifications and coating weight data are the key supporting documents.
Basic heading 167 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 65822 · $35.1M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Bangladesh together supply 72% of it. China pays 23.7% duty; South Korea 12.5%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$35.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $362.8M of Tents of Textile Materials and exported $63.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.