U.S. imports of Textile Products & Articles for Technical Uses (SITC 65773) totaled $75.8M in August 2026, imported from 69 countries.
Importers of Textile Products & Articles for Technical Uses paid $4.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTechnical-use textile articles encompass a wide range of engineered fabrics and formed textile components — including filter cloths, bolting cloth, straining cloth, and similar industrial substrates — where performance properties such as porosity, tensile strength, and chemical resistance matter more than aesthetics. These products serve sectors ranging from paper manufacturing and food processing to chemical filtration and precision machinery. Classification within this heading often requires detailed technical specifications, as the distinction between a 'technical' textile article and a general industrial textile can be a point of customs scrutiny.
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14.3K import shipments a month
Technical datasheets specifying porosity, tensile strength, chemical resistance, or other performance parameters — along with end-use declarations from the buyer — are the most effective supporting documents. Customs authorities may request evidence that the article is unsuitable for ordinary apparel or household use.
Bolting cloth and precision filter fabrics are classified as technical-use textile articles based on their specific mesh count, fiber type, and intended industrial function, rather than as general woven fabrics. The key is demonstrating that the construction and specifications are purpose-built for a technical application.
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Basic heading 65773 · $75.8M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together supply 56% of it. China pays 24.9% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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$75.8MYoY · free account
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$43.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $907.6M of Textile Products & Articles for Technical Uses and exported $537.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.