U.S. imports of Woven Gauze Fabrics (Non-Narrow), Not of Cotton (SITC 65494) totaled $886K in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Woven Gauze Fabrics (Non-Narrow), Not of Cotton paid $91K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.34% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Woven Gauze Fabrics (Non-Narrow), Not of Cotton imports of $886K in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $705K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOpen-weave gauze fabrics constructed from textile materials other than cotton — including silk, linen, or synthetic fibers — are used in apparel, theatrical costuming, medical dressings, and filtration applications. The 'not of cotton' boundary is the key classification gate: cotton gauze falls under a separate heading, so fiber content verification is the first compliance step for importers. Width also matters — narrow fabrics (generally under a defined centimeter threshold) are excluded and classified elsewhere, making roll width a secondary documentation requirement.
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63 import shipments a month
Under the HTS framework that aligns with this SITC heading, narrow fabrics are generally those not exceeding 30 centimeters in width. Importers should confirm the actual roll width on the commercial invoice and packing list, as gauze sold in narrow strips for medical or trimming use may fall under a different tariff heading.
Yes. Gauze destined for use as medical dressings or wound care products may be subject to FDA oversight as a medical device or drug product component, separate from customs classification. Importers should determine the intended end use before entry and consult with both a licensed customs broker and an FDA regulatory specialist if the product is marketed for medical applications.
Basic heading 65494 · $886K of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Turkey together supply 90% of it. China pays 32.7% duty; Vietnam 9.5%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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$886KYoY · free account
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$160KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.8M of Woven Gauze Fabrics (Non-Narrow), Not of Cotton and exported $2.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.