Product classification
HS code for Handmade lace: 5804.30
Lace, hand-made, in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Classification of handmade lace under HS 5804.30
Handmade lace is classified under HS code 5804.30, which falls within Chapter 58, covering special woven fabrics, lace, and embroidery. Heading 5804 specifically addresses tulle and other net fabrics, as well as lace in the piece, in strips, or in motifs. The distinction for 5804.30 is the hand-made nature of the product. This classification requires that the lace be produced without the use of mechanical looms or automated machinery. It includes lace made by hand-stitching (needlepoint lace) or by twisting and braiding threads with bobbins (bobbin lace). The classification is strictly for the lace itself in bulk forms or specific motifs; if the lace is incorporated into a finished garment, the classification would shift to the respective apparel heading in Chapter 61 or 62. Customs authorities often look for the characteristic irregularities and unique stitching patterns that distinguish hand-crafted lace from the perfectly uniform patterns produced by machine-operated Schiffli or Raschel looms. The material can vary from cotton and silk to synthetic filaments, but the manual labor involved in its creation is the primary driver for this specific HS code.
- Covers
- Hand-made bobbin lace in the piece
- Needlepoint lace motifs
- Hand-crocheted lace strips
- Hand-made Chantilly or Valenciennes lace
- Hand-made lace borders for linens
- Also under 5804.30
- Brussels lace
- Chantilly lace (traditional hand-made)
- Honiton lace
- Limoges lace
Codes often confused with 5804.30
Common mistake. The most common error is misclassifying handmade lace under 5804.21 or 5804.29, which are reserved for machine-made lace. Machine-made lace is significantly more common in modern trade and carries different duty rates. Another common error is using 5810.92 for embroidery; while lace and embroidery look similar, lace is built up as a fabric on its own, whereas embroidery is worked onto a pre-existing fabric base. Finally, knitted lace fabrics should be classified under headings 6002 through 6006 depending on their width and composition.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580430 (the code used for handmade lace), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580430 (the code used for handmade lace) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 11% 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 580430, not only handmade lace.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $1.1M 24% of world exports
- 2 India $898K 20% of world exports
- 3 China $880K 19% of world exports
World total: $4.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $873K 11% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $768K 10.0% of world imports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$683K 8.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $7.7M 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 codes for handmade lace
Brazil splits HS 5804.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5804.30.10Hand-made cotton lace
- 5804.30.90Hand-made lace of other textiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about handmade lace
What is the HS code for Handmade lace?
The HS code for Handmade lace is 580430 (Lace; hand-made, in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06)). The HS code for handmade lace in the piece, in strips, or in motifs is 5804.30.
How do I classify Handmade lace for customs?
Handmade lace is classified under HS code 580430 — Lace; hand-made, in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How can customs tell if lace is truly handmade?
Customs officers look for the absence of machine-made repetition, the presence of slight irregularities in the thread tension, and specific traditional techniques like bobbin or needlepoint that are difficult to replicate perfectly by machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of handmade lace (HS 580430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580430 (the code used for handmade lace) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($1.1M, 24% of world exports), India ($898K) and China ($880K). World exports came to about $4.6M, 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 handmade lace (HS 580430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580430 (the code used for handmade lace) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($873K, 11% of world imports), Indonesia ($768K) and Bangladesh (about $683K). World imports came to about $7.7M, 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 Handmade lace the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580430 for Handmade 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 handmade lace in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 580430 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for handmade lace depends on the product's details: 5804.30.10 (Hand-made cotton lace), 5804.30.90 (Hand-made lace of other textiles).