Product classification

HS code for Cotton velour: 6001.91

Fabrics, pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crocheted.

Classification of cotton velour under HS 6001.91

Cotton velour fabric is classified under HS code 6001.91. This code falls under Chapter 60 (knitted or crocheted fabrics) and heading 6001 (pile fabrics). While 6001.10 covers "long pile" and 6001.21 covers "looped pile," 6001.91 is the residual category for "other" pile fabrics made of cotton. Velour is a plush, knitted fabric where the loops have been cut to create a soft, dense nap. Because it is a knitted pile fabric that is neither long pile nor looped, it is correctly placed in the 6001.9x series. The "91" suffix denotes the cotton composition. This classification is often confused with woven velvet or velour, which belongs in Chapter 58. The distinction lies in the base construction: knitted velour has the characteristic stretch and loop-based structure of knitwear, whereas woven pile fabrics are more stable and lack the knitted stitch on the reverse. Accurate classification requires a physical examination of the fabric's reverse side to confirm the knitting stitches. Importers should ensure that the cotton weight is the highest among all fibers used in the blend to justify the use of the 91 suffix.

Covers
  • Knitted cotton velour in the piece
  • Cut-pile knitted cotton fabrics
  • Cotton plush knitted fabric
  • Knitted cotton velvet-style fabric
  • Cotton chenille-style knitted fabrics
Also under 6001.91
  • Juicy Couture Velour Tracksuits
  • Carter's Baby Velour Sleepers
  • Pottery Barn Kids Plush Blankets
  • Minky Fabric (cotton blend versions)
  • Velour Bathrobes

Codes often confused with 6001.91

Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying cotton velour under 5801.21, which is for woven cotton cut pile fabrics (velvets). Another error is 6001.21; while velour starts as a looped pile, once the loops are cut, it must move to 6001.91. Misidentifying the fiber as synthetic and using 6001.92 is also common.

5801.21Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, uncut weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 58066001.21Fabrics; looped pile fabrics, of cotton, knitted or crocheted6001.92Fabrics; pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted

Top exporters and importers of HS 600191 (the code used for cotton velour), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600191 (the code used for cotton velour) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 90% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 33% 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 600191, not only cotton velour.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $735M
  2. 2 Türkiye $13M
  3. 3 Malaysia $13M

World total: $819M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$231M
  2. 2 Cambodia* ~$230M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$111M

World total: $711M 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 cotton velour

Brazil classifies cotton velour under NCM 6001.91.00: HS 6001.91 with 00 added.

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

Questions about cotton velour

What is the HS code for Cotton velour?

The HS code for Cotton velour is 600191 (Fabrics; pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crocheted). The HS code for knitted cotton velour fabric is 6001.91.

How do I classify Cotton velour for customs?

Cotton velour is classified under HS code 600191 — Fabrics; pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do I tell the difference between 6001.91 and 5801.21?

Check the back of the fabric. If you see knitted loops or stitches, it is 6001.91. If it is a flat, stable weave, it is 5801.21.

Which countries are the top exporters of cotton velour (HS 600191)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600191 (the code used for cotton velour) in UN Comtrade data were China ($735M, 90% of world exports), Türkiye ($13M) and Malaysia ($13M). World exports came to about $819M, 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 velour (HS 600191)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 600191 (the code used for cotton velour) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $231M, 33% of world imports), Cambodia (about $230M) and Bangladesh (about $111M). World imports came to about $711M, 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 velour the same in all countries?

The base HS code 600191 for Cotton velour 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 velour in Brazil?

In Brazil, cotton velour (HS 600191) is classified under NCM 6001.91.00.