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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of woven manmade fabrics, not under 85% nylon or polyamide filaments (SITC 65314) totaled $2.3M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Woven Manmade Fabrics, Not Under 85% Nylon or Polyamide Filaments paid $478K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $2.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA minimum 85% nylon or polyamide filament content by weight is the defining threshold for SITC 65314, separating these fabrics from blended manmade constructions where polyamide is a minority fiber. Nylon-dominant woven fabrics at this concentration level are commercially significant in activewear, swimwear linings, hosiery base cloth, and lightweight outerwear, where the fiber's elasticity, abrasion resistance, and moisture-wicking properties are primary selection criteria. Pile, chenille, narrow, and special fabric constructions are excluded from this heading, as are fabrics made from high-tenacity nylon yarn (which fall under SITC 65311). Section 301 tariffs have affected imports of certain synthetic woven fabrics from China, making origin and fiber-content documentation critical for this category.
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If nylon or polyamide filaments constitute at least 85% of the fabric's weight, the fabric falls into 65314. If the polyamide content drops below 85%, the fabric is classified based on the chief-weight fiber, which may shift it to a different heading entirely. Laboratory fiber analysis is the standard method for establishing the percentage, and importers should retain test certificates to support the declared classification.
Fabrics woven from high-tenacity nylon or polyamide yarn are classified under SITC 65311 regardless of fiber content percentage. Importers of nylon fabrics intended for technical or industrial applications — such as ballistic or parachute cloth — must confirm whether the yarn meets the high-tenacity specification, because using that yarn type moves the fabric out of 65314 and into 65311, which may carry a different duty rate.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $51K | $1.0M | +$972K |
| TAIWAN | $761K | $3K | -$758K |
| MEXICO | $155K | $554K | +$399K |
| VIETNAM | $2K | $480K | +$477K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $329K | $90K | -$240K |
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Monthly import values over time