HS Code for Artificial fiber knit fabric

Artificial fiber knit fabric is classified under HS code 600641 because it represents knitted or crocheted fabrics made from artificial fibers that are unbleached or bleached, and are not specifically covered by the more specialized headings 60.01 to 60.04. Chapter 60 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to knitted or crocheted fabrics. Heading 6006 serves as a residual category for \"other\" knitted or crocheted fabrics not falling under the preceding headings. The specific subheading 600641 targets fabrics of artificial fibers in their unbleached or bleached state, ensuring that their material composition and initial processing stage are accurately reflected in the classification.

Products Included

• Knitted fabrics of viscose rayon (unbleached or bleached)
• Crocheted fabrics of modal (unbleached or bleached)
• Knitted fabrics of lyocell (unbleached or bleached)
• Knitted fabrics of other artificial fibers (unbleached or bleached), provided they are not covered by headings 60.01 to 60.04

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification involves HS Chapter 55, which covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers (e.g., 551691). The primary distinction is the manufacturing method: 600641 is specifically for knitted or crocheted fabrics, whereas Chapter 55 is for woven fabrics. Another potential confusion arises with HS code 600642, which covers \"Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed.\" The key difference is the condition of the fabric; 600641 is for unbleached or bleached fabrics, while 600642 is for dyed fabrics. Additionally, if the fabric contains elastomeric yarn, it might fall under HS code 6004, which takes precedence over 6006.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Artificial fiber knit fabric?

The HS code for artificial fiber knit fabric, specifically knitted or crocheted, unbleached or bleached, and made of artificial fibers not elsewhere specified in headings 60.01 to 60.04, is 600641.

How does the processing stage (e.g., unbleached, dyed) affect the classification of knitted fabrics?

The processing stage significantly affects the classification of knitted fabrics within Chapter 60. For fabrics of the same fiber type, different subheadings are often assigned based on whether they are unbleached or bleached (e.g., 600641), dyed (e.g., 600642), or made of yarns of different colors or printed (e.g., 600643, 600644). This distinction ensures precise classification based on the fabric's condition.