Product classification
HS code for Lurex fabric: 5809.00
Fabrics, woven, of metal thread and metallised yarn of heading no. 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or similar purposes, n.e.c. or included.
Classification of lurex fabric under HS 5809.00
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).
- Covers
- Woven fabrics containing Lurex yarn
- Metallized yarn apparel fabrics
- Furnishing fabrics with metal thread
- Brocades containing metallized yarns
- Lamé fabrics
- Also under 5809.00
- Gucci metallic jacquard
- Chanel tweed with Lurex
- Fortuny metallic damask
- Kravet metallic upholstery
- Donghia decorative fabrics
Codes often confused with 5809.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580900 (the code used for lurex fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580900 (the code used for lurex fabric) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 10% 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 580900, not only lurex fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $5.4M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $3.5M 17% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $2.2M 11% of world exports
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $2.4M 10% of world imports
- 2 China $2.3M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Italy $1.7M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $24M 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 lurex fabric
Brazil classifies lurex fabric under NCM 5809.00.00: HS 5809.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lurex fabric
What is the HS code for Lurex fabric?
The HS code for Lurex fabric is 580900 (Fabrics, woven; of metal thread and metallised yarn of heading no. 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or similar purposes; n.e.c. or included). The HS code for woven Lurex fabric is 5809.00. This applies to fabrics used in apparel and furnishings made of metallized yarn.
How do I classify Lurex fabric for customs?
Lurex fabric is classified under HS code 580900 — Fabrics, woven; of metal thread and metallised yarn of heading no. 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or similar purposes; n.e.c. or included. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of lurex fabric (HS 580900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580900 (the code used for lurex fabric) in UN Comtrade data were France ($5.4M, 26% of world exports), China ($3.5M) and Belgium ($2.2M). World exports came to about $21M, 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 lurex fabric (HS 580900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580900 (the code used for lurex fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($2.4M, 10% of world imports), China ($2.3M) and Italy ($1.7M). World imports came to about $24M, 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 Lurex fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580900 for Lurex 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 lurex fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, lurex fabric (HS 580900) is classified under NCM 5809.00.00.