U.S. imports of Tulles & Other Net Fabrics (SITC 65641) totaled $301K in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Tulles & Other Net Fabrics paid $47K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.55% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tulles & Other Net Fabrics imports of $301K in August 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $476K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTulle and net fabrics occupy a distinct structural niche: they are formed by knotting or twisting threads at their intersections to create an open mesh, explicitly excluding woven, knitted, or crocheted constructions. Tulle — the fine hexagonal-mesh fabric associated with bridal wear, ballet costumes, and millinery — is the most commercially prominent article here, though industrial netting and decorative mesh also fall within scope. The exclusion of knitted and crocheted nets is a frequent classification pitfall; importers should confirm the fabric's formation method before entry. Fiber content (silk, nylon, polyester) affects duty rates but does not change the structural classification criterion.
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The key test is the method of fabric formation: tulle and net fabrics are produced by twisting or knotting yarns at their intersections, creating a stable open mesh without interlocking loops. Knitted mesh, by contrast, is formed by interlocking loops and is classified under knitted fabric headings. Laboratory analysis of the fabric structure may be requested if the formation method is not evident from documentation.
At the SITC level, fiber content does not change the heading assignment — all tulle and net fabrics of this structural type fall here regardless of whether they are made from silk, nylon, polyester, or other fibers. However, at the HTS 10-digit level used for US entry, fiber content typically determines the specific tariff line and applicable duty rate, so accurate fiber disclosure on the commercial invoice is essential.
Basic heading 65641 · $301K of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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India and Italy together supply 48% of it. China pays 38.6% duty; Vietnam 3.3%.
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$301KYoY · free account
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$337KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.5M of Tulles & Other Net Fabrics and exported $3.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.