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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of woven fabrics from synthetic textile strip or straw (SITC 65312) totaled $19.7M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics from Synthetic Textile Strip or Straw paid $2.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $18.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFabrics woven from flat synthetic strips or straw-like elements — rather than conventional round-cross-section yarns — occupy a distinct technical niche under SITC 65312, with applications in woven polypropylene sacks, agricultural ground cover, geotextile base layers, and tarpaulin substrates. The 'strip or straw' construction is a defining material characteristic: these are flat, tape-like extruded elements, not spun or filament yarns, and that distinction drives classification away from conventional synthetic woven fabric headings. Pile, chenille, narrow, and special fabric constructions are explicitly excluded from this heading. Importers of woven polypropylene bags and similar industrial textiles should confirm that the strip width and construction meet the applicable HTS definition.
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Customs classification guidelines generally define strips as flat, tape-like elements with a width-to-thickness ratio above a specified threshold (commonly 5:1 or greater). Elements narrower than this threshold may be classified as flat yarns rather than strips, which can shift the applicable heading. Importers should obtain dimensional specifications from the manufacturer to support the declared classification.
Woven synthetic strip fabrics are primarily used for bulk packaging (woven polypropylene bags and FIBCs), agricultural mulch film backing, geotextile underlays, and tarpaulin construction. These are high-volume, price-sensitive commodity applications, so sourcing decisions are heavily influenced by production scale and freight costs. Importers should also verify that the fabric meets any applicable ASTM or ISO performance standards required by the end-use buyer.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $6.2M | $33K | -$6.2M |
| TURKEY | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |
| SAUDI ARABIA | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
| VIETNAM | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| CANADA | $159K | $1.5M | +$1.4M |
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