HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6003.20 – Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, of cotton
HS code 6003.20 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, of cotton. It is used for cotton ribbing for cuffs, cotton waistbands, cotton lace trim, cotton bias tape and cotton elastic bands (narrow).
What HS 6003.20 covers
This code covers narrow knitted or crocheted cotton fabrics, typically used for trims, edgings, and specialized textile components. These goods are crucial in the apparel, home textiles, and medical industries, where precise widths and specific material properties are required. Major importers include garment manufacturers in Asia and Central America, as well as specialized textile finishers in Europe and North America. Exporters are often countries with strong textile manufacturing bases like China, India, Turkey, and Pakistan. Key things to know include the importance of cotton's natural breathability and absorbency, making these fabrics ideal for items in direct contact with skin. The "width not exceeding 30 cm" is a critical differentiator, indicating their use in smaller, more intricate applications rather than broad fabric rolls for main garment bodies. Trade in these items is often B2B, supplying larger manufacturing operations.
- Covers
- Cotton ribbing for cuffs
- Cotton waistbands
- Cotton lace trim
- Cotton bias tape
- Cotton elastic bands (narrow)
- Cotton medical bandages (narrow)
- Cotton decorative edgings
- Examples
- Hanes (for underwear trims)
- Fruit of the Loom (for t-shirt neckbands)
- Johnson & Johnson (for narrow medical gauze)
- Dritz (for sewing trims)
- Prym (for haberdashery items)
Codes often confused with 6003.20
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 600390 (other fibers) or 600410 (wider fabrics with elastomeric yarn) if the width or fiber composition is not carefully checked. It's also distinct from 5806 (narrow woven fabrics) due to the knitting/crocheting method.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 600320, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 600320 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 17% 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 China $5.4M 22% of world exports
- 2 Peru* ~$2.6M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $2.5M 10% of world exports
World total: $24M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Myanmar $5.0M 17% of world imports
- 2 Dominican Republic $3.4M 12% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $2.3M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $29M 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.
Brazil NCM code for 6003.20
Brazil does not split HS 6003.20: its NCM code is 6003.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 60.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6003.20
What is HS code 600320?
HS code 600320 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, of cotton. This code covers narrow knitted or crocheted cotton fabrics, typically used for trims, edgings, and specialized textile components. These goods are crucial in the apparel, home textiles, and medical industries, where precise widths and specific material properties are required. Major importers include garment manufacturers in Asia and Central America, as well as specialized textile finishers in Europe and North America. Exporters are often countries with strong textile manufacturing bases like China, India, Turkey, and Pakistan. Key things to know include the importance of cotton's natural breathability and absorbency, making these fabrics ideal for items in direct contact with skin. The "width not exceeding 30 cm" is a critical differentiator, indicating their use in smaller, more intricate applications rather than broad fabric rolls for main garment bodies. Trade in these items is often B2B, supplying larger manufacturing operations.
What products fall under HS code 600320?
Cotton ribbing for cuffs, Cotton waistbands, Cotton lace trim, Cotton bias tape, Cotton elastic bands (narrow), Cotton medical bandages (narrow), Cotton decorative edgings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 600320?
This code is often confused with 600390 (other fibers) or 600410 (wider fabrics with elastomeric yarn) if the width or fiber composition is not carefully checked. It's also distinct from 5806 (narrow woven fabrics) due to the knitting/crocheting method.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 600320?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 600320 in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.4M, 22% of world exports), Peru (about $2.6M) and Germany ($2.5M). World exports came to about $24M, 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 600320?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 600320 in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($5.0M, 17% of world imports), the Dominican Republic ($3.4M) and Indonesia ($2.3M). World imports came to about $29M, 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 600320 structured?
HS code 600320 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (60) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 600320?
In Brazil, HS code 600320 is NCM 6003.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.