Fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted… (chapter 58): which countries import it
Chapter 58 covers specialized textile fabrics: pile fabrics, terry towelling, gauze, lace, tapestries, trimmings and embroidery. The United States,…
Published on 27 September 2026Updated on 27 September 2026
Chapter 58 covers specialized textile fabrics: pile fabrics, terry towelling, gauze, lace, tapestries, trimmings and embroidery. The United States, Mexico and Italy are the largest importing markets. These products demand compliance with EU technical standards and tariff classification depends on fiber content and construction method.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 58
- Sector
- Fashion and Textiles
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 777,010,223 |
| Mexico | 493,541,772 |
| Italy | 419,612,086 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 383,428,620 |
| Morocco | 381,522,231 |
| Indonesia | 352,284,753 |
| Germany | 297,613,746 |
| Cambodia | 285,719,974 |
| Poland | 284,068,372 |
| China | 269,628,423 |
| United Kingdom | 257,855,158 |
| Sri Lanka | 251,478,445 |
| France | 248,455,822 |
| India | 234,310,107 |
| Thailand | 189,689,538 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 27 September 2026
Headings in this chapter
- Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806Heading 5801
- Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703Heading 5802
- Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806Heading 5803
- Tulles and other net fabrics; not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics; lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06)Heading 5804
- Tapestries; hand-woven, (Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like) and needle-worked tapestries (e.g. petit point, cross-stitch) whether or not made upHeading 5805
- Fabrics; narrow woven, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)Heading 5806
- Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroideredHeading 5807
- Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articlesHeading 5808
- Fabrics, woven; of metal thread and metallised yarn of heading no. 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or similar purposes; n.e.c. or includedHeading 5809
- Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifsHeading 5810
- Quilted textile products; in the piece, composed of one or more layers of textile materials assembled with padding by stitching or otherwise (excluding embroidery of heading no. 5810)Heading 5811
Trade fairs in this sector
- LINEAPELLE
- MICAM Milano
- MOMAD, Salón Internacional de Moda, Calzado y Accesorios
- Pitti Immagine Uomo
- Première Vision Paris
- Techtextil
- Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris
Exporting special fabrics from Spain
Chapter 58 groups eleven headings of specialized woven and assembled textiles. Each heading has its own tariff code, production requirements and end-use market. You need to identify which heading matches your product before any export move.
The three largest markets—United States, Mexico and Italy—account for over 40% of global imports in this chapter. The US market is heavily regulated: textiles require prior approval from the Customs and Border Protection office, and country-of-origin rules under NAFTA-now-USMCA determine whether your fabric qualifies for preferential entry. Mexico and Italy are closer, with shorter lead times and fewer technical barriers, but demand different specifications.
Tariff classification is where most delays happen. Your fabric's tariff depends on fiber composition, weight, construction type and finishing. A woven pile fabric can fall under heading 5801 or elsewhere depending on pile height and backing. The TARIC database shows the exact code and applied tariff from Spain, but you need the technical specification of your product ready before you search.
EU technical regulations apply at manufacture: fiber content must be declared, flame retardancy is mandatory for furnishing fabrics in several markets, and color fastness standards vary by end use. These are not export barriers but production checks. Verify them with your supplier or your own testing facility before you quote.
Narrow woven fabrics (heading 5806) and embroideries (heading 5810) have lower volumes but higher margins. They serve niche markets: automotive trim, footwear binding, decorative goods. These segments require direct relationships with designers and manufacturers, not mass distribution. Trade fairs in the sector—Techtextil in Frankfurt, Première Vision in Paris—are where these relationships form.
Questions on Chapter 58 exports
How do I know the exact tariff my fabric will face in the US?
Tariff depends on the HS code of your fabric—which depends on fiber, weight, pile height or construction type. First, identify the correct Chapter 58 heading using the product description and technical specs. Then check the TARIC database for the full HS code and Spain's applied tariff. For the US tariff and rules of origin, use Access2Markets or the USMCA tariff tool on Trade.gov. You need the technical data sheet of your fabric ready before any query.
What production standards apply to textiles I make for export?
EU regulations require fiber content labeling, shrinkage control and, for some products, flame retardancy tests. Which standards apply depends on your product's heading and its end use—furnishing vs. apparel, for example. Your raw material supplier and your QA team should confirm these before production. The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) publishes the applicable EN standards for textiles; your trade association or testing lab can advise which ones apply to you.
Are narrow woven fabrics (heading 5806) or embroideries (heading 5810) easier to export than bulk pile fabrics?
They are different markets, not easier or harder. Pile fabrics serve furniture and automotive industries with volume requirements and long-term contracts. Narrow wovens and embroideries serve fashion, footwear and décor brands with smaller orders and design cycles. The first path requires logistics scale; the second requires design partnerships. Choose based on your production capacity and sales contacts, not on tariff.
How do I find buyers for these fabrics in Mexico or Italy?
Mexico imports mostly from the US and Asia for apparel and home textiles. Italy has its own strong production and imports specialized inputs: pile backing, technical trimmings, embroidered components. Your entry depends on the segment. For Mexico, check ICEX market reports and contact textile importers through chambers of commerce. For Italy, attend Lineapelle or Pitti Immagine to reach manufacturers and designers directly. Both markets prefer established relationships over cold outreach.
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