U.S. imports of Textile Wall Coverings (SITC 65735) totaled $3.6M in August 2026, imported from 50 countries.
Importers of Textile Wall Coverings paid $409K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.34% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTextile wall coverings — fabric-faced panels or rolls designed for interior wall application — serve the commercial interiors, hospitality, and high-end residential markets, where acoustic performance and aesthetic variety drive specification decisions. Products in this category typically consist of a textile face bonded to a paper or foam backing, and classification depends on whether the textile component imparts the essential character. Flammability standards set by building codes (such as ASTM E84 or NFPA 265) are a critical compliance consideration for commercial installations, and importers often need to supply test certifications alongside standard customs documentation.
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If the textile face clearly imparts the essential character — as is typical in fabric-faced wall coverings — the article classifies under the textile wall coverings heading regardless of a paper or foam backing. However, if the backing is dominant in weight, value, or function, the product may instead classify as a paper or plastic wall covering, so the face-to-backing ratio and construction method matter.
Commercial building codes in the US commonly require textile wall coverings to meet Class A or Class B flame-spread ratings per ASTM E84, or to pass NFPA 265 room-corner testing. Importers supplying the hospitality or healthcare sectors should obtain third-party test reports from accredited laboratories before the goods ship, as buyers frequently require these certificates prior to installation approval.
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Basic heading 65735 · $3.6M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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China pays 36.9% duty; United Kingdom 8.3%.
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$3.6MYoY · free account
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$443KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $41.7M of Textile Wall Coverings and exported $6.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.