U.S. imports of Woven Fabrics of Vegetable Textile Fibers (NES) and Paper Yarn (SITC 65493) totaled $537K in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Vegetable Textile Fibers (NES) and Paper Yarn paid $53K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.06% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCovering woven textiles made from vegetable fibers not elsewhere specified — such as ramie, abaca, nettle, or coir — as well as fabrics constructed from paper yarn, this category captures a diverse range of natural and eco-oriented materials that fall outside the major cotton, jute, and flax headings. Paper yarn fabrics, in particular, have gained traction in sustainable fashion and home décor markets, where their lightweight texture and biodegradability are selling points. Correct classification requires confirming that the fiber type is genuinely not covered by a more specific SITC heading, making supplier fiber declarations especially important.
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198 import shipments a month
The NES designation means this heading applies only after ruling out more specific classifications for cotton, jute, flax/linen, and sisal. Importers should obtain a fiber composition certificate from the mill and cross-reference it against the full SITC/HTS schedule; if the fiber has its own dedicated heading, that heading takes precedence.
Paper yarn is produced by slitting and twisting paper strips, yielding a fabric with a distinctive crinkled hand and very low weight per square meter. For customs purposes, the paper substrate must be confirmed — blends with natural fibers can shift classification — and the fabric's end use (apparel vs. industrial) may influence applicable duty treatment.
Basic heading 65493 · $537K of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Portugal together supply 66% of it. China pays 36.4% duty; Portugal 0.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.8M of Woven Fabrics of Vegetable Textile Fibers (NES) and Paper Yarn and exported $436K.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.