Product classification
HS code for Looped pile knit fabric: 6001.29
Fabrics, looped pile fabrics, of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Classification of looped pile knit fabric under HS 6001.29
Looped pile knit fabrics are classified under HS code 6001.29 based on their construction method and material composition. Chapter 60 covers all knitted or crocheted fabrics. Heading 6001 is specifically for pile fabrics, including "long pile" fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted. Subheading 6001.2x is reserved for looped pile fabrics, which are characterized by loops of yarn on the surface that have not been cut. The final digit, 9, indicates that the fabric is made of textile materials other than cotton (6001.21) or man-made fibers (6001.22). This typically includes fabrics made from wool, fine animal hair, silk, flax, or hemp. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rules 1 and 6. The defining characteristic is the presence of loops on the surface of the knitted structure, which distinguishes it from cut pile (where loops are sheared) or plain knit fabrics. To be classified under 6001.29, the fabric must be produced on a knitting machine (circular or flat) and the pile must be formed during the knitting process, rather than being inserted into a pre-existing base fabric.
- Covers
- Knitted looped pile fabric made of wool
- Silk knitted looped pile fabrics
- Hemp-based knitted terry-style fabrics
- Looped pile knit fabrics of fine animal hair
- Linen knitted looped pile fabrics
- Also under 6001.29
- Smartwool Terry Socks
- Boody Bamboo Terry Babywear
- Patagonia Hemp Terry Shorts
- Eileen Fisher Silk Terry
- Disana Organic Wool Terry
Codes often confused with 6001.29
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with 6001.21 (cotton) or 6001.22 (man-made fibers) if the fiber content is not accurately tested. Another frequent error is confusing these with woven pile fabrics under heading 5801. Woven fabrics have a different structural integrity and production method. Additionally, if the loops have been cut to create a velvet-like surface, the fabric must be classified under 6001.99 (for other materials) rather than the looped pile subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 600129 (the code used for looped pile knit fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600129 (the code used for looped pile knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 27% 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 600129, not only looped pile knit fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $36M 52% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $12M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $5.8M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $24M 27% of world imports
- 2 Cambodia* ~$20M 22% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Singapore $12M 13% of world imports
World total: $90M 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 looped pile knit fabric
Brazil classifies looped pile knit fabric under NCM 6001.29.00: HS 6001.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about looped pile knit fabric
What is the HS code for Looped pile knit fabric?
The HS code for Looped pile knit fabric is 600129 (Fabrics; looped pile fabrics, of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted). For looped pile knit fabrics made of materials other than cotton or man-made fibers (such as wool or silk), the HS code is 6001.29.
How do I classify Looped pile knit fabric for customs?
Looped pile knit fabric is classified under HS code 600129 — Fabrics; looped pile fabrics, of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 6001.29 and 6001.99?
Subheading 6001.29 is specifically for "looped" pile. If the pile has been cut or sheared (cut pile), it falls under the "other" category of 6001.9x, which for wool or silk would be 6001.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of looped pile knit fabric (HS 600129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600129 (the code used for looped pile knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($36M, 52% of world exports), Singapore ($12M) and China ($5.8M). World exports came to about $70M, 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 looped pile knit fabric (HS 600129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 600129 (the code used for looped pile knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($24M, 27% of world imports), Cambodia (about $20M) and Singapore ($12M). World imports came to about $90M, 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 Looped pile knit fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 600129 for Looped pile 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 looped pile knit fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, looped pile knit fabric (HS 600129) is classified under NCM 6001.29.00.