HS Code 58.11 – 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)

HS code 5811 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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 covers quilted textile products in the piece, composed of one or more layers of textile materials assembled with padding by stitching or otherwise, explicitly excluding embroidery of heading 5810. This classification is crucial for multi-layered textile composites that provide insulation, comfort, or decorative texture. The scope includes rolls of quilted fabric used for a variety of applications, such as apparel (jackets, linings), home textiles (bedspreads, mattress ticking, upholstery), and technical textiles (insulation, sound absorption). The key elements are the multi-layer composition, the presence of padding, and the assembly method (stitching or other means like heat-bonding, provided it forms a quilted structure). The exclusion of embroidery from 5810 is important, meaning the quilting itself is for assembly or texture, not primarily for decorative embroidery. This classification is vital for trade compliance as it impacts duties and regulations for textile raw materials and semi-finished goods, which can differ from finished products. Historically, quilting has been a practical art form, providing warmth and durability, evolving into an industrial process for mass production. As part of Chapter 58, which deals with special woven fabrics and textile articles, Heading 5811 specifically addresses the category of layered and padded textile materials, playing a significant role in the manufacturing of insulated and upholstered products across various sectors.

Quilted fabric in the piece for jackets, quilted mattress ticking, quilted lining fabric for coats, quilted bedspread material (in the piece), quilted upholstery fabric, quilted thermal insulation material (textile), quilted sound-absorbing panels (textile, in the piece), quilted car seat fabric, quilted changing pad material (in the piece), quilted fabric for baby blankets (in the piece), quilted oven mitt fabric (in the piece), quilted placemat material (in the piece), quilted textile for pet beds (in the piece), quilted luggage fabric, quilted decorative wall panels (textile, in the piece), quilted sleeping bag shell fabric (in the piece), quilted fabric for insulated curtains, quilted textile for furniture protection, quilted textile for outdoor gear, quilted fabric for insulated bags, quilted textile for medical pads.

Misclassification under 5811 is common. A significant error is classifying *finished* quilted articles like duvets, quilts, mattresses, or sleeping bags here; these belong to **Chapter 94 (Furniture; Bedding...)** as made-up articles, not as 'in the piece' quilted fabric. Another mistake is classifying articles where the decorative pattern is primarily embroidery, not quilting; these would fall under **5810 (Embroidery)**. Additionally, fabrics that are laminated or bonded without distinct padding or quilting stitches might be confused, but truly belong to **5903-5907 (Impregnated, Coated, Covered Fabrics)**.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 5811 in UN Comtrade data were China ($101M, 40% of world exports), Italy ($22M) and Poland ($14M). World exports came to about $254M, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 5811 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($23M, 8.6% of world imports), the United States ($20M) and Vietnam (about $14M). World imports came to about $271M, 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.

HS code 5811 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 58 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (58) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (11) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.