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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of woven pile and chenille fabrics (nes, non-narrow), excluding wool, cotton, and manmade fibers (SITC 65495) totaled $263K in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Woven Pile and Chenille Fabrics (NES, Non-Narrow), Excluding Wool, Cotton, and Manmade Fibers paid $34K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $260K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Woven Pile and Chenille Fabrics (NES, Non-Narrow), Excluding Wool, Cotton, and Manmade Fibers imports of $263K in April 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $297K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPile and chenille fabrics woven from specialty fibers outside the wool, cotton, and manmade fiber categories — such as silk, linen, or other natural fibers — occupy a premium niche in upholstery, drapery, and luxury apparel. The 'not elsewhere specified' scope means classification here is a residual determination: importers must first confirm the fabric is neither wool-based, cotton-based, nor composed of synthetic or artificial fibers, all of which have dedicated headings. Chenille construction, characterized by its caterpillar-like cut pile yarn, is a distinguishing structural feature that customs may verify through fabric analysis.
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Chenille fabric is identified by its use of chenille yarn — a core yarn with short fiber lengths protruding radially, giving a soft, fuzzy surface. Customs may request a fabric sample or laboratory analysis to confirm the yarn construction method, particularly when the fiber content is ambiguous or the fabric could plausibly fall under a pile velvet or terry heading.
Each of those excluded fiber types has its own dedicated SITC/HTS heading for pile and chenille fabrics, often with different duty rates. Misclassifying a silk chenille as a manmade-fiber pile fabric, for example, could result in underpayment or overpayment of duties and potential CBP penalties. A mill-issued fiber composition certificate is the standard supporting document.
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