Product classification
HS code for Guipure lace: 5810.10
Embroidery, without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Classification of guipure lace under HS 5810.10
Guipure lace is classified under HS code 581010. This classification is specific to embroidery in the piece, in strips, or in motifs, characterized by the absence of a visible ground. Guipure lace, also known as chemical lace, is created by embroidering a pattern onto a sacrificial fabric (the ground) that is later dissolved or removed through a chemical or heat process, leaving only the embroidered threads. Because the final product does not have a base fabric that remains visible or functional, it meets the criteria for 581010. This distinguishes it from other types of embroidery where the ground fabric is an integral part of the finished item. The Harmonized System places a high priority on the construction method of the lace; if the ground is visible, the product would move to a different subheading under 5810. This classification is essential for the textile industry as it separates high-value embroidered lace from standard lace fabrics or basic embroidery on cotton or synthetic grounds.
- Covers
- Chemical lace (Guipure)
- Embroidered motifs without visible ground
- Lace strips produced by dissolving the base fabric
- Venice lace (Venetian lace)
- Embroidered lace in the piece without backing
- 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. Guipure lace is often misclassified under 5804.21 or 5804.29, which cover mechanically made lace. However, because Guipure is technically an embroidery process, it belongs in 5810. It is also frequently confused with 5810.92 (embroidery of man-made fibers) when the importer fails to recognize that the ground fabric has been removed, which is the defining characteristic of 5810.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 581010 (the code used for guipure lace), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 581010 (the code used for guipure 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 guipure 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 guipure lace
Brazil classifies guipure 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 guipure lace
What is the HS code for Guipure lace?
The HS code for Guipure lace is 581010 (Embroidery; without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs). The HS code for guipure lace is 581010, which covers embroidery without a visible ground.
How do I classify Guipure lace for customs?
Guipure 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 defines "without visible ground" in HS classification?
It means that the base fabric used during the embroidery process has been removed (usually by chemicals or heat), so that only the embroidered design remains, held together by the interlocking stitches of the embroidery itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of guipure lace (HS 581010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 581010 (the code used for guipure 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 guipure lace (HS 581010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 581010 (the code used for guipure 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 Guipure lace the same in all countries?
The base HS code 581010 for Guipure 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 guipure lace in Brazil?
In Brazil, guipure lace (HS 581010) is classified under NCM 5810.10.00.