Product classification
HS code for Cotton lace: 5804.29
Lace, mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Classification of cotton lace under HS 5804.29
HS code 580429 is designated for mechanically made lace of textile materials other than man-made fibers, which includes cotton. Lace is defined as an ornamental, openwork fabric, in which the design is formed by the entanglement of threads. The classification under 5804 depends on whether the lace is hand-made or mechanically made. Subheading 580429 covers machine-made lace in the piece, in strips, or in motifs. It is important to note that this code excludes woven fabrics of headings 6002 to 6006. The distinction between cotton lace and lace made of synthetic fibers (580421) is a primary factor in determining the correct tariff application. Mechanically made lace is produced on machines such as the Leavers machine or the Raschel machine, which mimic the appearance of hand-made lace but with a regular, repeating pattern. This code is used for lace that is not yet attached to a garment, as finished lace garments would be classified in Chapter 61 or 62. Additionally, this heading does not cover embroidery, which is classified under heading 5810, even if the embroidery is performed on a lace-like base. The product must be in the piece (rolls), in strips, or in individual motifs to qualify. If the lace is already incorporated into a finished article like a tablecloth, it moves to Chapter 63.
- Covers
- Machine-made cotton lace in rolls
- Cotton lace motifs for garment application
- Mechanically produced cotton lace strips
- Cotton bobbin lace made by machine
- Also under 5804.29
- Ralph Lauren lace details (cotton/silk)
- heirloom quality cotton lace
- traditional Irish lace (machine-made cotton versions)
Codes often confused with 5804.29
Common mistake. Cotton lace is frequently misclassified under 580430, which is reserved exclusively for hand-made lace. It is also confused with 581091, which covers embroidery on cotton. The presence of a ground fabric that has been decorated with additional threads indicates embroidery rather than lace.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580429 (the code used for cotton lace), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580429 (the code used for cotton lace) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 19% 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 580429, not only cotton lace.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $52M 53% of world exports
- 2 France $7.3M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $6.1M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $100M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sri Lanka $24M 19% of world imports
- 2 Morocco $10M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 India $9.0M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $126M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for cotton lace
Brazil splits HS 5804.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5804.29.10Machine-made cotton lace
- 5804.29.90Machine-made lace of other textiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cotton lace
What is the HS code for Cotton lace?
The HS code for Cotton lace is 580429 (Lace; mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06)). The HS code for mechanically made cotton lace in the piece or motifs is 580429.
How do I classify Cotton lace for customs?
Cotton lace is classified under HS code 580429 — Lace; mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I tell if lace is hand-made or machine-made for HS purposes?
Hand-made lace (580430) usually shows slight irregularities in the pattern and lacks the uniform tension found in machine-made lace (580429), which is produced with mathematical precision.
Which countries are the top exporters of cotton lace (HS 580429)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580429 (the code used for cotton lace) in UN Comtrade data were China ($52M, 53% of world exports), France ($7.3M) and Türkiye ($6.1M). World exports came to about $100M, 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 cotton lace (HS 580429)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580429 (the code used for cotton lace) in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($24M, 19% of world imports), Morocco ($10M) and India ($9.0M). World imports came to about $126M, 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 Cotton lace the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580429 for Cotton lace 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 cotton lace in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 580429 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cotton lace depends on the product's details: 5804.29.10 (Machine-made cotton lace), 5804.29.90 (Machine-made lace of other textiles).