Product classification
HS code for Hemp cardigan: 6110.90
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Classification of hemp cardigan under HS 6110.90
A hemp cardigan is classified under HS code 6110.90. This classification is reached by identifying the garment's construction and its material composition. Heading 6110 covers jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats, and similar articles that are knitted or crocheted. Within this heading, subheadings are organized by the type of textile material used. Since hemp is not wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or a man-made fiber, it falls into the "of other textile materials" category, which is 6110.90. The classification process requires verifying that the garment is indeed knitted (Chapter 61) rather than woven (Chapter 62). Hemp fibers are increasingly popular in sustainable fashion, but for customs purposes, they are treated as "other" vegetable textile fibers. The determination of the HS code follows the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6, which prioritize the heading that most accurately describes the article's physical form and material. As a knitted upper-body garment made of hemp, 6110.90 is the only appropriate classification.
- Covers
- Knitted hemp cardigans
- Crocheted hemp sweaters
- Hemp-blend knitted waistcoats (where hemp is the predominant fiber)
- Knitted pullovers made from 100% hemp yarn
- Lightweight knitted hemp shrugs
- Also under 6110.90
- Eileen Fisher Silk Knit Cardigan
- J.Jill Linen Blend Pullover
- Patagonia Hemp Sweater
- Loro Piana Silk-Cashmere Blend Jumper
Codes often confused with 6110.90
Common mistake. Hemp cardigans are frequently misclassified under 6110.20 (Cotton) or 6110.30 (Man-made fibers) if the importer assumes all vegetable fibers are treated like cotton. However, hemp is distinct. Another common error is classifying a woven hemp jacket under 6211.39 or 6203.39. The distinction between Chapter 61 (knitted) and Chapter 62 (woven) is critical. If the fabric is woven rather than knitted, it cannot stay in 6110. Furthermore, if the cardigan is a blend, the fiber that predominates by weight determines the classification; if hemp is blended with 60% cotton, it would move to 6110.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611090 (the code used for hemp cardigan), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611090 (the code used for hemp cardigan) in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Germany reports $1.3B of its chapter 61 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 611090, not only hemp cardigan.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Pakistan $733M 36% of world exports
- 2 Italy $198M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 China $167M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $164M 12% of world imports
- 2 France $98M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $87M 6.6% of world imports
Germany reports $1.3B of its chapter 61 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 hemp cardigan
Brazil classifies hemp cardigan under NCM 6110.90.00: HS 6110.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hemp cardigan
What is the HS code for Hemp cardigan?
The HS code for Hemp cardigan is 611090 (Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted). The HS code for a knitted or crocheted hemp cardigan is 6110.90.
How do I classify Hemp cardigan for customs?
Hemp cardigan is classified under HS code 611090 — Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between a knitted and woven hemp garment?
Knitted garments (Chapter 61) are created by interlocking loops of yarn, providing stretch. Woven garments (Chapter 62) are made by interlacing threads at right angles and generally have less natural stretch. This distinction is vital for correct HS classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of hemp cardigan (HS 611090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611090 (the code used for hemp cardigan) in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($733M, 36% of world exports), Italy ($198M) and China ($167M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 hemp cardigan (HS 611090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611090 (the code used for hemp cardigan) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($164M, 12% of world imports), France ($98M) and the United Kingdom ($87M). World imports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Germany reports $1.3B of its chapter 61 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Hemp cardigan the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611090 for Hemp cardigan 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 hemp cardigan in Brazil?
In Brazil, hemp cardigan (HS 611090) is classified under NCM 6110.90.00.