HS Code for Cotton weft pile fabric

Cotton weft pile fabric is classified under HS code 580123. This classification falls within Chapter 58, which encompasses special woven fabrics. Heading 5801 is designated for woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics. Subheading 580123 specifically identifies cotton fabrics where the pile is created by an extra set of weft (filling) yarns that are floated over the surface and then cut to create a soft, dense nap. This category is distinct from warp pile fabrics (580127) and specifically excludes corduroy (580122) and uncut weft pile fabrics (580121). The classification is based on the material composition (cotton) and the structural method of pile formation. Velveteens are the most common example of fabrics falling under this code. Customs authorities distinguish these by analyzing the direction of the pile yarns relative to the selvage of the fabric.

Products Included

• Cotton velveteen (cut weft pile)
• Cut cotton weft pile fabrics
• Fustian (certain weft-pile varieties)
• Cotton moleskin with a cut pile surface
• Woven cotton fabrics with cut filling pile

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 580122, which is reserved exclusively for cut corduroy. It is also frequently mixed up with 580127 (warp pile fabrics) or 580121 (uncut weft pile). Additionally, if the pile is created through a knitting process rather than weaving, the fabric must be classified under heading 6001. Ensuring the fabric is woven and identifying the pile as weft-originated is key to using 580123 correctly.

FAQ

What is the HS code for cotton weft pile fabric?

The HS code for cotton weft pile fabrics (excluding corduroy and uncut pile) is 580123.

Is cotton velvet classified here?

Usually, no. Most cotton velvets are warp pile fabrics and belong under 580127. Cotton velveteen, which is a weft pile fabric, belongs under 580123.