Product classification

HS code for Artificial fiber knit fabric: 6006.41

Fabrics, knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, unbleached or bleached.

Classification of artificial fiber knit fabric under HS 6006.41

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 6006.41
  • Lenzing (Tencel, Modal, Viscose fabrics)
  • Birla Cellulose (Liva fabrics)
  • Eastman (Naia cellulosic fibers)
  • Esquel Group (textile manufacturer)
  • Inditex (using these fabrics for apparel)

Codes often confused with 6006.41

Common mistake. 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.

5516.91Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 55166006.42Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed60.04Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread60.06Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04

Top exporters and importers of HS 600641 (the code used for artificial fiber knit fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600641 (the code used for artificial fiber knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 35% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 600641, not only artificial fiber knit fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $16M
  2. 2 Cambodia* ~$14M
  3. 3 Malaysia $7.9M

World total: $54M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $23M
  2. 2 Egypt $7.3M
  3. 3 Morocco $6.0M

World total: $65M 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 artificial fiber knit fabric

Brazil classifies artificial fiber knit fabric under NCM 6006.41.00: HS 6006.41 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about artificial fiber knit fabric

What is the HS code for Artificial fiber knit fabric?

The HS code for Artificial fiber knit fabric is 600641 (Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, unbleached or bleached). 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 do I classify Artificial fiber knit fabric for customs?

Artificial fiber knit fabric is classified under HS code 600641 — Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of artificial fiber knit fabric (HS 600641)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600641 (the code used for artificial fiber knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($16M, 31% of world exports), Cambodia (about $14M) and Malaysia ($7.9M). World exports came to about $54M, 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 artificial fiber knit fabric (HS 600641)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 600641 (the code used for artificial fiber knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($23M, 35% of world imports), Egypt ($7.3M) and Morocco ($6.0M). World imports came to about $65M, 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.

Is the HS code for Artificial fiber knit fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 600641 for Artificial fiber knit fabric is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for artificial fiber knit fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, artificial fiber knit fabric (HS 600641) is classified under NCM 6006.41.00.