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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of woven cut pile and chenille fabrics of manmade fibers (SITC 65393) totaled $10.7M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.
Importers of Woven Cut Pile and Chenille Fabrics of Manmade Fibers paid $2.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $9.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Woven Cut Pile and Chenille Fabrics of Manmade Fibers imports of $10.7M in April 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $12.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCut pile and chenille constructions of manmade fibers—including velvet, velveteen-style, and chenille weaves—are grouped here, distinguished from uncut pile goods by the shearing or cutting of the pile after weaving. These fabrics serve upholstery, fashion apparel, and home furnishing markets where surface texture and sheen are primary selling points. The chenille yarn itself, with its caterpillar-like structure, creates a fabric with a distinctly soft hand that differs from conventional cut pile velvet. Narrow and special fabrics are excluded, and importers should verify construction method documentation from the mill to support correct classification between cut and uncut pile headings.
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Chenille fabric is woven using chenille yarns—pre-manufactured yarns with a pile effect created by twisting cut fibers around a core—giving the fabric a soft, fuzzy surface. Cut pile velvet, by contrast, is woven with pile loops that are cut after weaving on the loom. Both fall under this heading when made of manmade fibers, but the distinction matters for product specifications, end-use suitability, and buyer communication.
Upholstered furniture and home furnishings are the primary end-use sectors, where durability and tactile appeal are key. Fashion apparel—particularly outerwear and eveningwear—also uses manmade fiber velvet and chenille. The manmade fiber composition (versus silk or cotton velvet) generally offers cost advantages and improved colorfastness, making these fabrics widely used in mid-market furnishing and apparel applications.
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