SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of woven polyester staple fiber fabric (≥85% by weight) (SITC 65321) totaled $3.1M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Woven Polyester Staple Fiber Fabric (≥85% by Weight) paid $523K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $2.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolyester staple fiber — spun into yarn rather than extruded as continuous filament — produces woven fabrics with a softer, more cotton-like hand, widely used in apparel, home furnishings, and industrial nonwoven precursors. At 85% or more polyester staple fiber by weight, these fabrics are classified separately from both filament-based polyester fabrics and blended staple constructions, reflecting meaningful differences in yarn structure, surface character, and end-use performance. Antidumping and Section 301 measures have historically targeted polyester fabric imports from several major producing countries, making origin documentation and tariff classification particularly consequential for importers. Pile, chenille, and narrow fabrics are excluded from this heading.
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Staple fiber fabrics are made from short, cut lengths of polyester that are spun into yarn, producing a softer, more matte surface similar to cotton or wool. Filament fabrics use continuous polyester strands, yielding a smoother, often more lustrous finish. The two fabric types serve overlapping but distinct markets — staple fabrics dominate in apparel and bedding applications where a natural-fiber feel is desired, while filament fabrics are preferred for linings, activewear, and applications requiring sheen or moisture management.
Importers should check for active antidumping duty orders and Section 301 tariff applicability based on the country of origin. Polyester woven fabrics from several major Asian producing countries have been subject to trade remedy proceedings. A licensed customs broker or trade attorney can confirm whether a specific origin and HTS subheading combination carries additional duties at the time of entry.
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