HS code · 2-digit chapter

HS Code 58 – Fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery

What HS 58 covers

HS Chapter 58 encompasses a diverse and specialized range of textile products, distinct from the more generic woven fabrics of Chapters 50-55 and knitted fabrics of Chapter 60. This chapter specifically covers 'Special woven fabrics; tufted textile fabrics; lace; tapestries; trimmings; embroidery.' Its scope is defined by the unique construction methods or decorative elements of the textiles, rather than solely by their constituent material. Key sub-categories include tufted fabrics (5801), terry toweling and gauze (5802, 5803), tulle and lace (5804), hand-woven tapestries (5805), narrow woven fabrics (5806), labels and badges (5807), braids and decorative trimmings (5808), woven fabrics of metal thread (5809), embroidery (5810), and quilted textile products (5811). This classification is critical for trade compliance as it dictates applicable tariffs, quotas, and specific import/export regulations. Misclassification can lead to significant duties, penalties, or delays. Historically, textiles have been central to global trade, and special fabrics often represent higher value-added goods, reflecting craftsmanship, technological innovation, or specific industrial applications. Understanding the precise definitions, such as the difference between a 'special woven fabric' and a 'plain woven fabric,' or distinguishing woven lace from knitted lace, is paramount. The chapter primarily deals with fabrics in the piece, in strips, or in motifs, not typically finished made-up articles, which usually fall under Chapters 61, 62, or 63. Its boundaries are crucial for distinguishing between raw material and finished product, impacting everything from sourcing to retail.

Covers
  • Tufted velvet fabric
  • Chenille upholstery fabric
  • Woven terry toweling in rolls
  • Medical gauze in bulk
  • Nylon tulle fabric
  • Machine-made cotton lace trim
  • Guipure lace panels
  • Hand-woven Gobelin tapestries
  • Jacquard woven narrow fabrics
  • Woven satin garment labels
  • Embroidered uniform badges
  • Decorative curtain trimmings
  • Braided cords for furniture
  • Tassels for home decor
  • Metallic thread woven fabric for costumes
  • Chemical lace motifs
  • Appliquéd embroidery in rolls
  • Quilted textile panels for bedding
  • Woven ribbons for gift packaging
  • Upholstery braid
  • Schiffli embroidery
  • Brocade fabric
  • Damask fabric
  • Velvet fabric (cut pile type)
Examples

A European luxury fashion house imports high-quality machine-made chemical lace from China for its latest collection. These intricate lace panels, classified under HS 5804, are typically shipped via air freight to fashion hubs like Milan or Paris, where they undergo customs clearance, often benefiting from streamlined procedures due to established trade relationships. In another scenario, a US-based uniform manufacturer sources large quantities of woven polyester labels (HS 5807) and embroidered patches (HS 5810) from Vietnam. These components are usually transported by ocean container to West Coast ports, requiring careful documentation to leverage potential tariff reductions under existing free trade agreements. Furthermore, a German furniture company imports rolls of tufted velvet fabric (HS 5801) from Turkey for its sofa production. This specialized fabric moves efficiently within Europe via road transport, navigating EU customs rules which, while simplified, still demand precise classification for internal tax and reporting purposes. Lastly, an art gallery in Japan imports unique, hand-woven wool tapestries (HS 5805) from India. These high-value, artisanal items are often shipped by sea, arriving at major ports like Tokyo, where customs officials pay close attention to origin and valuation due to their cultural significance and potential for duty variations.

Headings in chapter 58 11

58.01Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 580658.02Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 570358.03Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 580658.04Tulles 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)58.05Tapestries; hand-woven, (Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like) and needle-worked tapestries (e.g. petit point, cross-stitch) whether or not made up58.06Fabrics; narrow woven, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)58.07Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered58.08Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles58.09Fabrics, 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 included58.10Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs58.11Quilted 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)

43 Brazil NCM codes in chapter 58 →

Codes often confused with 58

Common mistake. Common misclassification errors in Chapter 58 often arise from overlooking the 'special' nature of the fabric or confusing construction methods. Traders frequently misclassify specialty woven fabrics here with plain woven fabrics of Chapters 50-55 (e.g., cotton, man-made fibers). For instance, a complex Jacquard woven fabric, which belongs in Chapter 58 due to its intricate weave structure, might mistakenly be classified under a general cotton fabric heading (e.g., 5208) if the 'special woven' aspect is not recognized. Another frequent mistake is confusing knitted or crocheted lace or ribbons (Chapter 60) with their woven counterparts in 5804 or 5806. The distinction lies in the fabric formation method: interlocking loops for knitting/crocheting versus interlacing warp and weft for weaving. Finally, finished articles made from textiles, such as a quilted blanket, might be incorrectly classified under 5811 (quilted textile products in the piece) instead of Chapter 63 (e.g., 6301 for blankets), as Chapter 58 generally covers materials 'in the piece' rather than ready-to-use made-up articles.

52.08Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m258.04Tulles 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)58.06Fabrics; narrow woven, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)58.11Quilted 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)63.01Blankets and travelling rugs

Top exporters and importers of HS code 58, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 58 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 9.5% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $6.2B
  2. 2 Hong Kong $689M
  3. 3 Italy $589M

World total: $12.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$1.1B
  2. 2 United States $777M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$559M

World total: $11.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Questions about HS 58

What is HS code 58?

HS code 58 is a 2-digit chapter in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery. HS Chapter 58 encompasses a diverse and specialized range of textile products, distinct from the more generic woven fabrics of Chapters 50-55 and knitted fabrics of Chapter 60. This chapter specifically covers 'Special woven fabrics; tufted textile fabrics; lace; tapestries; trimmings; embroidery.' Its scope is defined by the unique construction methods or decorative elements of the textiles, rather than solely by their constituent material. Key sub-categories include tufted fabrics (5801), terry toweling and gauze (5802, 5803), tulle and lace (5804), hand-woven tapestries (5805), narrow woven fabrics (5806), labels and badges (5807), braids and decorative trimmings (5808), woven fabrics of metal thread (5809), embroidery (5810), and quilted textile products (5811). This classification is critical for trade compliance as it dictates applicable tariffs, quotas, and specific import/export regulations. Misclassification can lead to significant duties, penalties, or delays. Historically, textiles have been central to global trade, and special fabrics often represent higher value-added goods, reflecting craftsmanship, technological innovation, or specific industrial applications. Understanding the precise definitions, such as the difference between a 'special woven fabric' and a 'plain woven fabric,' or distinguishing woven lace from knitted lace, is paramount. The chapter primarily deals with fabrics in the piece, in strips, or in motifs, not typically finished made-up articles, which usually fall under Chapters 61, 62, or 63. Its boundaries are crucial for distinguishing between raw material and finished product, impacting everything from sourcing to retail.

What products fall under HS code 58?

Tufted velvet fabric, Chenille upholstery fabric, Woven terry toweling in rolls, Medical gauze in bulk, Nylon tulle fabric, Machine-made cotton lace trim, Guipure lace panels, Hand-woven Gobelin tapestries, Jacquard woven narrow fabrics, Woven satin garment labels, Embroidered uniform badges, Decorative curtain trimmings, Braided cords for furniture, Tassels for home decor, Metallic thread woven fabric for costumes, Chemical lace motifs, Appliquéd embroidery in rolls, Quilted textile panels for bedding, Woven ribbons for gift packaging, Upholstery braid, Schiffli embroidery, Brocade fabric, Damask fabric, Velvet fabric (cut pile type)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 58?

Common misclassification errors in Chapter 58 often arise from overlooking the 'special' nature of the fabric or confusing construction methods. Traders frequently misclassify specialty woven fabrics here with plain woven fabrics of Chapters 50-55 (e.g., cotton, man-made fibers). For instance, a complex Jacquard woven fabric, which belongs in Chapter 58 due to its intricate weave structure, might mistakenly be classified under a general cotton fabric heading (e.g., 5208) if the 'special woven' aspect is not recognized. Another frequent mistake is confusing knitted or crocheted lace or ribbons (Chapter 60) with their woven counterparts in 5804 or 5806. The distinction lies in the fabric formation method: interlocking loops for knitting/crocheting versus interlacing warp and weft for weaving. Finally, finished articles made from textiles, such as a quilted blanket, might be incorrectly classified under 5811 (quilted textile products in the piece) instead of Chapter 63 (e.g., 6301 for blankets), as Chapter 58 generally covers materials 'in the piece' rather than ready-to-use made-up articles.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 58?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 58 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.2B, 50% of world exports), Hong Kong ($689M) and Italy ($589M). World exports came to about $12.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 58?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 58 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $1.1B, 9.5% of world imports), the United States ($777M) and Bangladesh (about $559M). World imports came to about $11.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 58 structured?

HS code 58 is a 2-digit chapter code in the Harmonized System maintained by the World Customs Organization. It represents a broad category of goods and contains multiple 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings for more specific classifications.