HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6005.42 – Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed
HS code 6005.42 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed. It is used for dyed viscose jersey, colored modal tricot, dyed cupro lining, solid color lyocell knit and dyed rayon activewear fabric.
What HS 6005.42 covers
This HS code covers warp knit fabrics made from artificial fibers that have been uniformly dyed to a solid color. These fabrics combine the desirable properties of artificial fibers—such as softness, excellent drape, and breathability—with a finished aesthetic, making them ready for immediate use in apparel, linings, and decorative applications. They are particularly valued in fashion for their luxurious feel and vibrant color retention. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, fashion brands, and home textile producers seeking high-quality, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing fabrics. Exporters are textile mills with dyeing capabilities specializing in artificial fibers. Key considerations for trade include color fastness, shade consistency, and compliance with environmental standards for dyeing processes.
- Covers
- Dyed viscose jersey
- Colored modal tricot
- Dyed cupro lining
- Solid color lyocell knit
- Dyed rayon activewear fabric
- Intimate apparel fabric (dyed artificial)
- Dyed Tencel knit
- Examples
- Tencel (Lyocell) dyed fabric
- Lenzing Modal dyed fabric
- Bemberg (Cupro) dyed lining
- dyed viscose fashion fabric from Ecovero
- dyed rayon challis
Codes often confused with 6005.42
Common mistake. Similar to 600541 (bleached/unbleached) but distinguished by the dyeing process, and 600543 (yarns of different colors) if the color is not uniform.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 600542, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 600542 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 13% 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 United States $4.3M 31% of world exports
- 2 China $2.9M 20% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$778K 5.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ecuador $2.9M 13% of world imports
- 2 India $2.4M 11% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $1.7M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $22M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 6005.42
Brazil does not split HS 6005.42: its NCM code is 6005.42.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 60.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6005.42
What is HS code 600542?
HS code 600542 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed. This HS code covers warp knit fabrics made from artificial fibers that have been uniformly dyed to a solid color. These fabrics combine the desirable properties of artificial fibers—such as softness, excellent drape, and breathability—with a finished aesthetic, making them ready for immediate use in apparel, linings, and decorative applications. They are particularly valued in fashion for their luxurious feel and vibrant color retention. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, fashion brands, and home textile producers seeking high-quality, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing fabrics. Exporters are textile mills with dyeing capabilities specializing in artificial fibers. Key considerations for trade include color fastness, shade consistency, and compliance with environmental standards for dyeing processes.
What products fall under HS code 600542?
Dyed viscose jersey, colored modal tricot, dyed cupro lining, solid color lyocell knit, dyed rayon activewear fabric, intimate apparel fabric (dyed artificial), dyed Tencel knit
What are common misclassifications for HS code 600542?
Similar to 600541 (bleached/unbleached) but distinguished by the dyeing process, and 600543 (yarns of different colors) if the color is not uniform.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 600542?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 600542 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.3M, 31% of world exports), China ($2.9M) and Taiwan (about $778K). World exports came to about $14M, 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 600542?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 600542 in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($2.9M, 13% of world imports), India ($2.4M) and Indonesia ($1.7M). World imports came to about $22M, 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 600542 structured?
HS code 600542 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (60) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 600542?
In Brazil, HS code 600542 is NCM 6005.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.