Product classification
HS code for Cashmere sweater: 6110.12
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of fibres from kashmir (cashmere) goats.
Classification of cashmere sweater under HS 6110.12
A cashmere sweater is classified under HS code 6110.12. This classification is part of Chapter 61, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted. Heading 6110 specifically includes jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats, and similar articles. Within this heading, the subheadings are organized by material composition. Subheading 6110.12 is reserved for garments made of cashmere, which is defined as the fine hair of the Kashmir goat. The classification depends entirely on the knitting process; if the garment were woven rather than knitted, it would fall under Chapter 62 instead of Chapter 61.
- Covers
- Knitted cashmere pullovers
- Cashmere cardigans
- Knitted cashmere turtlenecks
- Cashmere waistcoats (knitted)
- Cashmere twin sets (knitted)
- Also under 6110.12
- Loro Piana Cashmere Sweater
- Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere Cardigan
- Naadam Cashmere Jumper
- J.Crew Cashmere Crewneck
Codes often confused with 6110.12
Common mistake. Common misclassifications include HS code 6110.11, which is for wool (sheep's wool), and HS code 6110.19, which covers other fine animal hair such as alpaca, llama, or vicuña. If the sweater is made of a blend, it is classified according to the material that predominates by weight. Additionally, woven cashmere sweaters (which are rare but exist) would be classified under 6201 or 6202 rather than 6110.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611012 (the code used for cashmere sweater), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611012 (the code used for cashmere sweater) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 611012, not only cashmere sweater.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $645M 25% of world exports
- 2 Italy $587M 23% of world exports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$312M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $519M 20% of world imports
- 2 France $270M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $211M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 cashmere sweater
Brazil classifies cashmere sweater under NCM 6110.12.00: HS 6110.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cashmere sweater
What is the HS code for Cashmere sweater?
The HS code for Cashmere sweater is 611012 (Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted, of fibres from kashmir (cashmere) goats). The specific HS code for a knitted or crocheted cashmere sweater is 6110.12.
How do I classify Cashmere sweater for customs?
Cashmere sweater is classified under HS code 611012 — Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted, of fibres from kashmir (cashmere) goats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is a cashmere-silk blend sweater classified?
Under GRI 3(b), a blend is typically classified by the material that gives the product its essential character, or by the material that predominates by weight. If cashmere predominates, it remains 6110.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of cashmere sweater (HS 611012)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611012 (the code used for cashmere sweater) in UN Comtrade data were China ($645M, 25% of world exports), Italy ($587M) and Cambodia (about $312M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 cashmere sweater (HS 611012)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611012 (the code used for cashmere sweater) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($519M, 20% of world imports), France ($270M) and Germany ($211M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 Cashmere sweater the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611012 for Cashmere sweater 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 cashmere sweater in Brazil?
In Brazil, cashmere sweater (HS 611012) is classified under NCM 6110.12.00.