HS Code:
The category of Special woven fabrics; tufted textile fabrics; lace; tapestries; trimmings; embroidery (HS Code 58) encompasses a range of specialized textile products used primarily in apparel, home decor, and industrial applications. This includes fabrics with unique weaving techniques, lace for decorative purposes, tufted fabrics for carpets or upholstery, tapestries for wall hangings, and trimmings or embroidery for embellishments. These products are valued for their aesthetic appeal, craftsmanship, and functional properties, often catering to niche markets in fashion and interior design.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-UK or USMCA)
Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textiles
Increased production of organic and recycled special fabrics, pushing manufacturers to adopt greener practices
2021-2023
Rise in e-commerce for niche textile products
Small-scale producers and artisans gaining access to global markets through online platforms, boosting trade volumes
2020-2022
Shift toward automation in embroidery and lace production
Reduction in production costs and improved scalability, though it poses challenges to traditional craftsmanship
2019-2023
The European Union introduced new regulations requiring textile products, including lace and embroidery, to meet specific environmental and labor standards for market entry.
June 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters but potential long-term benefits for sustainable producers.
A revised trade agreement between the US and China reduced tariffs on certain textile categories, including special woven fabrics, to promote bilateral trade.
March 2023
Boosted export volumes from China to the US, potentially affecting other competing exporters.
Turkey announced new subsidies and tax breaks for exporters of tufted fabrics and trimmings to strengthen its position in the global market.
January 2023
Expected to further increase Turkey's trade volume and market share in this category.