Product classification

HS code for Fine animal hair knit fabric: 6006.10

Fabrics, knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of wool or fine animal hair.

Classification of fine animal hair knit fabric under HS 6006.10

Knitted fabrics made from fine animal hair are classified under HS code 6006.10. Chapter 60 of the Harmonized System covers knitted or crocheted fabrics. Heading 6006 is used for \"other\" knitted or crocheted fabrics that do not fall under headings 60.01 (pile fabrics) through 60.04 (fabrics containing elastomeric yarn or rubber thread). Subheading 6006.10 is specific to fabrics made of wool or fine animal hair. Fine animal hair includes fibers from animals such as alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, yak, Angora, Tibetan, Kashmir, or similar goats, as well as rabbits and beavers. The classification is determined by the predominant weight of the fiber content. If the fabric is primarily composed of these high-quality animal fibers and is produced via a knitting or crocheting process, it must be classified here. This code is essential for distinguishing luxury textile materials from synthetic or cotton-based knitted goods. The distinction between \"fine\" and \"coarse\" animal hair is critical, as coarse hair (like horsehair) falls under different subheadings. The fabric must also be \"other than\" pile or warp-knit to remain in 6006.10.

Covers
  • Knitted cashmere fabric
  • Knitted mohair textiles
  • Alpaca wool jersey fabrics
  • Angora rabbit hair knitted cloth
  • Blended knit fabrics where fine animal hair predominates by weight
Also under 6006.10
  • Loro Piana cashmere fabric
  • John Smedley merino wool
  • Brunello Cucinelli knitwear materials
  • Pendleton wool blankets (fabric component)
  • Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia yarns

Codes often confused with 6006.10

Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 6001.10, which covers long pile knitted fabrics. If the fine animal hair fabric has a distinct pile (like faux fur), it belongs in 6001. Another frequent error is using HS code 5111.11, which is for woven fabrics of wool or fine animal hair. The method of construction (knitting vs. weaving) is the primary factor in choosing between Chapter 60 and Chapter 51. Additionally, warp-knit fabrics of fine animal hair should be classified under 6005.21 through 6005.24.

6001.10Fabrics; long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted60.01Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted5111.11Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 300g/m26005.21Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached6005.24Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, printed

Top exporters and importers of HS 600610 (the code used for fine animal hair knit fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600610 (the code used for fine animal hair knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Tunisia, with about 14% 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 600610, not only fine animal hair knit fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $109M
  2. 2 China $45M
  3. 3 Denmark $43M

World total: $298M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Tunisia* ~$39M
  2. 2 Croatia $27M
  3. 3 Lithuania $22M

World total: $276M 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 fine animal hair knit fabric

Brazil classifies fine animal hair knit fabric under NCM 6006.10.00: HS 6006.10 with 00 added.

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

Questions about fine animal hair knit fabric

What is the HS code for Fine animal hair knit fabric?

The HS code for Fine animal hair knit fabric is 600610 (Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of wool or fine animal hair). The HS code for knitted or crocheted fabrics of wool or fine animal hair (not elsewhere specified) is 6006.10.

How do I classify Fine animal hair knit fabric for customs?

Fine animal hair knit fabric is classified under HS code 600610 — Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of wool or fine animal hair. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include cashmere and mohair?

Yes, both cashmere and mohair are technically defined as \"fine animal hair\" under the Harmonized System and are included in this classification when knitted.

Which countries are the top exporters of fine animal hair knit fabric (HS 600610)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600610 (the code used for fine animal hair knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($109M, 37% of world exports), China ($45M) and Denmark ($43M). World exports came to about $298M, 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 fine animal hair knit fabric (HS 600610)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 600610 (the code used for fine animal hair knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Tunisia (about $39M, 14% of world imports), Croatia ($27M) and Lithuania ($22M). World imports came to about $276M, 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 Fine animal hair knit fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 600610 for Fine animal hair knit fabric 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 fine animal hair knit fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, fine animal hair knit fabric (HS 600610) is classified under NCM 6006.10.00.