HS Code for Knitted fabric

HS code 6006.90 is used for the classification of knitted or crocheted fabrics that do not fall under the more specific headings of 60.01 through 60.04. Chapter 60 is dedicated to knitted or crocheted fabrics in general. Heading 6006 covers other knitted or crocheted fabrics. The subheading 6006.90 serves as a residual category for fabrics made from textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic fibers, or artificial fibers. This typically includes fabrics made from silk, flax, hemp, ramie, or other vegetable textile fibers. To classify a product here, one must first rule out pile fabrics under 6001, long pile fabrics, and those containing 5% or more by weight of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread under 6002. Furthermore, it must not be a warp knit fabric, which falls under 6005. The classification requires a detailed analysis of the fiber content by weight. If a fabric is a blend, the fiber that predominates by weight determines the classification, unless the General Interpretative Rules suggest otherwise. Consequently, 6006.90 is the appropriate code for plain or patterned knitted fabrics made from specialty natural fibers that are imported or exported in the piece, such as rolls or sheets, rather than as finished garments. It is important to note that this code is for the raw material used in garment manufacturing. The technical specifications of the knit, such as the stitch type and density, do not change the heading, provided the material composition remains within the other category.

Products Included

• Knitted silk fabric in the piece
• Knitted linen (flax) fabric
• Knitted hemp textile fabrics
• Crocheted ramie fabrics
• Knitted vegetable fiber fabrics not elsewhere specified

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 6006.21 through 6006.24, which are reserved for cotton knitted fabrics. It is also frequently mixed up with 6006.31 through 6006.34 for synthetic fibers. Another common error is using 6001.99 for these fabrics, which is only for pile fabrics that have a distinct raised surface or loops.

FAQ

What is the HS code for knitted fabric?

For knitted or crocheted fabrics made of textile materials other than cotton, wool, or man-made fibers, the HS code is 6006.90.

Can finished clothing be classified under 6006.90?

No, 6006.90 is strictly for fabric in the piece. Finished clothing is classified in Chapter 61.