XI Textiles and textile articles

Silk (code 50) covers natural silk fibers harvested from silkworms and the products made from them, including raw or peeled silk, silk yarn, and woven or knitted silk fabrics. The entry is used for reporting exports of these high-value textile materials.

Schedule B code 51 covers wool and animal hair, both fine and coarse varieties, in any condition from raw sheepskins to processed fibers. It includes unspun, carded, combed, or otherwise prepared material intended for export, encompassing both natural and chemically treated products derived from sheep, goats, alpacas and similar species.

Schedule B code 52 refers to cotton, encompassing raw and processed forms such as bales of lint, cotton fibers, waste and by-products, as well as certain unspun yarns and fabrics that have not been further manufactured into finished garments. This category is used for reporting exports of all types of cotton and related material from the United States.

Schedule B code 53 covers vegetable-derived textile fibers that are not listed under more specific headings, such as sisal, jute, hemp, flax, and other plant-based fibers used for yarn, rope, or fabric production. These fibers are reported for export statistics as "Other Vegetable Textile Fibres."

Man-made filaments are continuous synthetic or regenerated-cellulose fibers produced by extrusion, such as polyester, nylon, acrylic and rayon, used for textiles, industrial rope and non-woven products. Schedule B code 54 groups these filament yarns and related items before they are woven or knitted.

Schedule B entry 55 covers man-made staple fibres, which are synthetic or regenerated fibers such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, rayon and olefin produced in short lengths for textile use. These fibers are classified separately from filament yarns and natural fibers, and the entry is applied to shipments of unfinished or semi-finished fiber bundles and related products exported from the United States.

Schedule B code 56 covers wadding, felt and nonwoven textile products, including any fibrous padding, sheet felt, or bonded fabric made from natural or synthetic fibers that are not woven or knitted. These items are used for applications such as upholstery, insulation, filtration, and garment linings and are classified separately from woven or knitted fabrics.

Code 57 covers carpets and other textile floor coverings, including woven, tufted, knotted or needle-punched fabrics made of wool, cotton, synthetic fibers or blends, whether hand- or machine-made, and also includes carpet tiles, rolls and mats used for residential or commercial flooring.

Schedule B code 58 refers to special woven fabrics, textile products produced by interlacing yarns in distinctive patterns for specific functional or decorative purposes. The category includes high-performance, flame-retardant, engineered or otherwise uniquely constructed woven materials that are not covered by other textile headings and are reported for U.S. export statistics.

Schedule B code 59 covers textile fabrics that have been impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with other materials such as polymers, rubber, metal or other layers to alter their performance. These treated fabrics are used in applications ranging from industrial filters and protective clothing to automotive interiors and upholstery, and are distinguished from simply printed or dyed textiles.

Schedule B code 60 covers textiles that have been knit or crocheted, including both single-piece fabrics and those formed by interlocking yarns or loops. The classification includes woven-like structures produced on knitting or crocheting machines or by hand, such as jersey, rib, interlock, lace and terry fabrics, but excludes non-knitted woven or non-textile items.

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted covers all knitted garments such as sweaters, cardigans, dresses, skirts, underwear and socks, as well as knitted accessories like hats, gloves, scarves and shinsocks. The category includes items made from any fiber-natural, synthetic or blended-where the principal material is produced by knitting rather than weaving or other methods. It is used for reporting U.S. export and import statistics on knitted clothing.

This entry includes all non-knitted articles of apparel and clothing accessories such as shirts, dresses, suits, coats, skirts, dresses, caps, hats, belts, gloves and similar items made of woven or other non-knitted fabrics. Knitted garments are classified in a separate schedule.

Schedule B code 63 covers "Other Made Up Textile Articles," a catch-all category for finished textile products that are not specifically listed elsewhere, such as decorative fabrics, textile accessories, sewn-on patches, and assorted household or industrial textile items. Exporters use this code when the goods do not fit into more detailed textile classifications.