SITCSection 6

Woven Fabrics of Noil Silk

Name: Woven Fabrics of Noil Silk (SITC 65411) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$1.1MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 65411

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SITCSection 6

Woven Fabrics of Noil Silk

$1.1MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 65411

U.S. imports of woven fabrics of noil silk (SITC 65411) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.

Importers of Woven Fabrics of Noil Silk paid $23K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.0% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Noil Silk imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 203% above the year-to-date monthly average of $363K.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Noil silk—the short-staple fiber recovered from silk cocoon waste during reeling and combing—produces a fabric with a matte, slightly nubby surface that differs markedly from the lustrous drape of reeled filament silk. Woven noil silk fabrics occupy a distinct classification from other silk woven goods precisely because of this raw material difference, and the fiber's shorter staple length affects both yarn construction and the fabric's hand. End-uses include casual apparel, scarves, and home textiles where the rustic texture of noil is a design feature rather than a defect. Pile, chenille, and narrow fabric constructions are excluded from this heading.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does noil silk differ from other silk waste fibers used in woven fabrics?

Noil is the short fiber combed out during the preparation of silk for spinning—it is distinct from raw silk filament and from other silk waste such as schappe (which uses longer waste fibers). Noil produces a spun yarn with a characteristic nubby texture and lower luster compared to filament silk. This material distinction is the basis for its separate classification from other silk woven fabrics.

Is a fabric labeled 'raw silk' or 'dupioni' the same as noil silk for classification purposes?

Not necessarily. Dupioni and raw silk fabrics are typically woven from reeled filament silk (often with irregular slubs from double cocoons), while noil silk is spun from short waste fibers. The classification distinction depends on the actual fiber type used in the yarn, not the commercial label. Fiber content documentation from the manufacturer is essential to confirm whether a fabric qualifies as noil silk.

U.S. imports of woven fabrics of noil silk (SITC 65411) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.

Importers of Woven Fabrics of Noil Silk paid $23K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.0% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Noil Silk imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 203% above the year-to-date monthly average of $363K.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Noil silk—the short-staple fiber recovered from silk cocoon waste during reeling and combing—produces a fabric with a matte, slightly nubby surface that differs markedly from the lustrous drape of reeled filament silk. Woven noil silk fabrics occupy a distinct classification from other silk woven goods precisely because of this raw material difference, and the fiber's shorter staple length affects both yarn construction and the fabric's hand. End-uses include casual apparel, scarves, and home textiles where the rustic texture of noil is a design feature rather than a defect. Pile, chenille, and narrow fabric constructions are excluded from this heading.

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Imports: $1.1M; from 15 countries
Exports: $51K
Trade balance: Deficit of $1.1M; net importer

YTD $1.5M (April 2026) · 39 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
ITALY	$999K	--	-$999K
INDIA	$73K	--	-$73K
MEXICO	--	$31K	+$31K
FRANCE	$17K	--	-$17K
CHINA	$12K	--	-$12K

ITALY

Imports$999K

Exports--

Balance-$999K

INDIA

Imports$73K

Exports--

Balance-$73K

MEXICO

Imports--

Exports$31K

Balance+$31K

FRANCE

Imports$17K

Exports--

Balance-$17K

CHINA

Imports$12K

Exports--

Balance-$12K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does noil silk differ from other silk waste fibers used in woven fabrics?

Noil is the short fiber combed out during the preparation of silk for spinning—it is distinct from raw silk filament and from other silk waste such as schappe (which uses longer waste fibers). Noil produces a spun yarn with a characteristic nubby texture and lower luster compared to filament silk. This material distinction is the basis for its separate classification from other silk woven fabrics.

Is a fabric labeled 'raw silk' or 'dupioni' the same as noil silk for classification purposes?

Not necessarily. Dupioni and raw silk fabrics are typically woven from reeled filament silk (often with irregular slubs from double cocoons), while noil silk is spun from short waste fibers. The classification distinction depends on the actual fiber type used in the yarn, not the commercial label. Fiber content documentation from the manufacturer is essential to confirm whether a fabric qualifies as noil silk.