Product classification
HS code for Embroidered lace: 5810.10
Embroidery, without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Classification of embroidered lace under HS 5810.10
Embroidered lace without a visible ground is classified under HS code 5810.10. Chapter 58 covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, and embroidery. Heading 5810 specifically covers embroidery in the piece, in strips, or in motifs. The distinction for 5810.10 lies in the "without visible ground" criteria, which often refers to "chemical" or "guipure" lace where the original foundation fabric has been removed by a chemical or thermal process after the embroidery is complete. This classification is distinct from ordinary lace (5804) because the pattern is created by embroidery threads rather than by the interlacing of warp and weft or bobbin threads. The technical requirement for this code is that the embroidery must be the sole structural element of the fabric, or the ground must be so minimal that it is not visible to the naked eye, creating a standalone lace-like effect.
- Covers
- Guipure lace in the piece
- Chemical lace motifs
- Embroidered lace strips without backing
- Aisles of embroidery where the ground is dissolved
- Embroidered lace trimmings without visible base fabric
- Also under 5810.10
- Chantilly lace (often guipure style)
- Sophie Hallette guipure
- Solstiss lace
- Victoria's Secret lingerie trims
- Wedding dress lace appliques
Codes often confused with 5810.10
Common mistake. Embroidered lace is often misclassified under 5804.21 or 5804.29, which cover machine-made lace. The difference is that 5804 is for lace made on a lace machine, while 5810.10 is for lace created via an embroidery process. Furthermore, if the embroidery has a visible fabric backing, it must be classified under 5810.91 (cotton) or 5810.92 (man-made fibers) instead of 5810.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 581010 (the code used for embroidered lace), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 581010 (the code used for embroidered lace) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 21% 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 581010, not only embroidered lace.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $84M 51% of world exports
- 2 India $30M 18% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $7.6M 4.6% of world exports
World total: $164M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $22M 21% of world imports
- 2 France $9.4M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$6.5M 6.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $103M 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 embroidered lace
Brazil classifies embroidered lace under NCM 5810.10.00: HS 5810.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about embroidered lace
What is the HS code for Embroidered lace?
The HS code for Embroidered lace is 581010 (Embroidery; without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs). The HS code for embroidery without visible ground (often called embroidered lace) is 5810.10.
How do I classify Embroidered lace for customs?
Embroidered lace is classified under HS code 581010 — Embroidery; without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the lace has a visible mesh backing?
If the ground fabric is visible, it is classified under subheadings 5810.91 through 5810.99, depending on the material of the embroidery yarn.
Which countries are the top exporters of embroidered lace (HS 581010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 581010 (the code used for embroidered lace) in UN Comtrade data were China ($84M, 51% of world exports), India ($30M) and Hong Kong ($7.6M). World exports came to about $164M, 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 embroidered lace (HS 581010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 581010 (the code used for embroidered lace) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($22M, 21% of world imports), France ($9.4M) and Vietnam (about $6.5M). World imports came to about $103M, 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 Embroidered lace the same in all countries?
The base HS code 581010 for Embroidered 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 embroidered lace in Brazil?
In Brazil, embroidered lace (HS 581010) is classified under NCM 5810.10.00.