HS Code for Lurex fabric

Lurex fabric is classified under HS code 5809.00. This code is designated for woven fabrics made of metal thread or metallized yarn of heading 5605. The classification falls under Chapter 58, which covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, and embroidery. For a fabric to be classified here, it must be woven and must incorporate metallized yarns (like Lurex) as a predominant or characteristic component of its structure. These fabrics are typically used for apparel, theatrical costumes, or interior furnishings. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) dictate that fabrics containing these specific yarns are classified under 5809.00 unless they are more specifically described elsewhere. The presence of the metallic yarn gives the fabric its essential character, moving it away from standard woven textile chapters like 52 (cotton) or 54 (man-made filaments).

Products Included

• Woven fabrics containing Lurex yarn
• Metallized yarn apparel fabrics
• Furnishing fabrics with metal thread
• Brocades containing metallized yarns
• Lamé fabrics

Common Misclassification

Lurex fabric is frequently misclassified under HS code 5605.00, which is the code for the metallized yarn itself, not the finished fabric. Another common error is classifying it under Chapter 54 (e.g., 5407) for synthetic filament fabrics. While Lurex is often synthetic, the inclusion of metal thread or metallized yarn triggers the move to 5809.00. Furthermore, if the fabric is knitted rather than woven, it should be classified under Chapter 60 (e.g., 6006), as 5809.00 is strictly for woven constructions.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Lurex fabric?

The HS code for woven Lurex fabric is 5809.00. This applies to fabrics used in apparel and furnishings made of metallized yarn.

Does 5809.00 cover knitted Lurex?

No, 5809.00 is specifically for woven fabrics. Knitted or crocheted fabrics containing metallized yarn are classified under Chapter 60.