Textiles & Clothing HS Codes
Textiles & Clothing Industry Classification Guide (Harmonized System)
Overview
The Textiles & Clothing industry encompasses a vast range of products, from raw fibers to finished garments and technical textiles. Classification within the Harmonized System (HS) for this sector, primarily covered by HS Section XI (Textile and Textile Articles), is highly detailed and depends critically on several factors: the material composition (e.g., cotton, wool, silk, synthetic), the manufacturing process (e.g., woven, knitted, nonwoven), and the end-use of the product. Understanding these distinctions is essential for accurate customs declaration, duty assessment, and trade compliance. The HS system provides a structured approach, moving from basic raw materials (fibers and yarns) through intermediate products (fabrics) to finished articles (apparel and other made-up goods).
Key HS Chapters
This industry spans HS Chapters 50 through 63, progressing generally from raw materials to finished articles.
| HS Chapter | Description |
|---|---|
| Chapter 50 | Silk |
| Chapter 51 | Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric |
| Chapter 52 | Cotton |
| Chapter 53 | Other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn |
| Chapter 54 | Man-made filaments |
| Chapter 55 | Man-made staple fibers |
| Chapter 56 | Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof |
| Chapter 57 | Carpets |
Chapters Covered
- Chapter 50 Silk
- Chapter 51 Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric
- Chapter 52 Cotton
- Chapter 53 Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn
- Chapter 54 Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials
- Chapter 55 Man-made staple fibres
- Chapter 56 Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof
- Chapter 57 Carpets and other textile floor coverings
- Chapter 58 Fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery
- Chapter 59 Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use
- Chapter 60 Fabrics; knitted or crocheted
- Chapter 61 Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted
- Chapter 62 Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted
- Chapter 63 Textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags
Frequently Asked Questions
What HS codes are used for textiles & clothing?
Textiles & Clothing products are classified under HS chapters 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63. See the full list of codes below.
How are textiles & clothing products classified in the HS system?
The Harmonized System classifies textiles & clothing products by function, material, and end use across multiple chapters.