U.S. imports of Woven Cut Pile and Chenille Fabrics of Manmade Fibers (SITC 65393) totaled $12.8M in August 2026, imported from 45 countries.
Importers of Woven Cut Pile and Chenille Fabrics of Manmade Fibers paid $3.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 23.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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4.1K import shipments a month
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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Basic heading 65393 · $12.8M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and India together supply 66% of it. China pays 30.1% duty; Belgium 13.8%.
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$12.8MYoY · free account
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$2.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $149.1M of Woven Cut Pile and Chenille Fabrics of Manmade Fibers and exported $35.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.