U.S. exports of Woven Fabrics of Metal Thread or Yarn for Apparel and Furnishings (SITC 65491) totaled $122K in August 2026.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Metal Thread or Yarn for Apparel and Furnishings paid $12K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Metal Thread or Yarn for Apparel and Furnishings imports of $74K in August 2026 ran 48% below the year-to-date monthly average of $141K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMetallic woven fabrics — constructed from metal thread, yarn, or strip — occupy a specialized niche in apparel trimmings, decorative furnishing textiles, and ceremonial dress. Classification hinges on whether the metal element is the primary constituent or an interwoven accent, a distinction that affects both the applicable HTS heading and any applicable Section 301 exposure for fabrics sourced from certain origins. Buyers should confirm fiber composition documentation, as customs may require laboratory analysis to verify metal content ratios for correct tariff treatment.
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31 import shipments a month
Classification depends on the essential character of the fabric — specifically whether the metal thread or strip constitutes the chief weight or value. CBP may require a laboratory fiber analysis report; importers should obtain mill certificates stating the percentage by weight of each fiber component before entry.
Depending on the country of origin, metallic woven fabrics may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable tariff action for the specific origin at the time of entry, as coverage and rates can change.
Basic heading 65491 · $122K of $13.0B
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$74KYoY · free account
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$122KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4M of Woven Fabrics of Metal Thread or Yarn for Apparel and Furnishings and exported $730K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Switzerland together take 90% of it.
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