HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6117.90 – Clothing; parts, knitted or crocheted
HS code 6117.90 is the 6-digit subheading for clothing, parts, knitted or crocheted. It is used for knitted collars, ribbed cuffs, sweater waistbands, knitted plackets and sleeve panels.
What HS 6117.90 covers
This HS code covers knitted or crocheted parts of clothing, traded separately before being assembled into finished garments. This is primarily a business-to-business (B2B) category, crucial for the global apparel manufacturing supply chain. It includes items like knitted collars, cuffs, waistbands, plackets, or panels that are supplied to garment factories for integration into sweaters, polo shirts, tracksuits, and other knitted apparel. International trade is driven by the outsourcing of garment production and the specialization of textile manufacturers. Major exporters are countries with large and efficient garment manufacturing industries, such as China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Turkey, which supply these components to factories worldwide. Importers are typically garment assembly plants in various countries. The trade reflects the intricate global division of labor in the textile and apparel sector, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness in component sourcing are paramount.
- Covers
- Knitted collars
- Ribbed cuffs
- Sweater waistbands
- Knitted plackets
- Sleeve panels
- Knitted garment trims
- Pocket linings (knitted)
- Knitted necklines
- Examples
- Ribbed cuffs for hoodies (e.g., for Nike, Adidas)
- knitted collars for polo shirts (e.g., for Lacoste, Ralph Lauren)
- waistbands for track pants
- knitted sweater body panels
Codes often confused with 6117.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with finished garments (e.g., 6110 for sweaters) if the item is substantial and appears complete, or with 611780 if it's a small accessory that could also be a 'part' but is typically sold as a standalone item. The key is its intended use as a component for assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 611790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 611790 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Cambodia, with about 19% 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 $419M 52% of world exports
- 2 Italy $97M 12% of world exports
- 3 Spain $55M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $799M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Cambodia* ~$145M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$96M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Mexico $95M 13% of world imports
World total: $758M 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 6117.90
Brazil does not split HS 6117.90: its NCM code is 6117.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 61.17 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6117.90
What is HS code 611790?
HS code 611790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Clothing; parts, knitted or crocheted. This HS code covers knitted or crocheted parts of clothing, traded separately before being assembled into finished garments. This is primarily a business-to-business (B2B) category, crucial for the global apparel manufacturing supply chain. It includes items like knitted collars, cuffs, waistbands, plackets, or panels that are supplied to garment factories for integration into sweaters, polo shirts, tracksuits, and other knitted apparel. International trade is driven by the outsourcing of garment production and the specialization of textile manufacturers. Major exporters are countries with large and efficient garment manufacturing industries, such as China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Turkey, which supply these components to factories worldwide. Importers are typically garment assembly plants in various countries. The trade reflects the intricate global division of labor in the textile and apparel sector, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness in component sourcing are paramount.
What products fall under HS code 611790?
Knitted collars, ribbed cuffs, sweater waistbands, knitted plackets, sleeve panels, knitted garment trims, pocket linings (knitted), knitted necklines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 611790?
Can be confused with finished garments (e.g., 6110 for sweaters) if the item is substantial and appears complete, or with 611780 if it's a small accessory that could also be a 'part' but is typically sold as a standalone item. The key is its intended use as a component for assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 611790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 611790 in UN Comtrade data were China ($419M, 52% of world exports), Italy ($97M) and Spain ($55M). World exports came to about $799M, 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 611790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 611790 in UN Comtrade data were Cambodia (about $145M, 19% of world imports), Vietnam (about $96M) and Mexico ($95M). World imports came to about $758M, 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 611790 structured?
HS code 611790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (61) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 611790?
In Brazil, HS code 611790 is NCM 6117.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.