HS Code for Metallic fabric
Metallic fabric classified under HS code 5809.00 falls within Chapter 58, which covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, and embroidery. This specific heading is reserved for woven fabrics made of metal thread or metallized yarn of heading 5605. The classification criteria require that the fabric be woven in the traditional sense, involving the interlacing of warp and weft, and that the constituent yarns are either pure metal or textile yarns combined with metal. These fabrics are primarily intended for aesthetic applications in the fashion and interior design industries. It is important to distinguish these from technical textiles. According to the Explanatory Notes to the HS, these fabrics are used for apparel, as furnishing fabrics, or for similar purposes. If the fabric is intended for technical use, such as high-temperature filtration or electromagnetic shielding, it may be classified elsewhere depending on its composition and construction. The presence of metal must be a defining characteristic of the yarn used to weave the fabric, and the fabric must not be better described by any other heading in the textile section.
Products Included
- Lamé fabrics
- Woven upholstery with gold or silver threads
- Decorative metallic textiles for evening wear
- Woven fabrics containing gimped metal yarn
- Brocades containing metallic threads
Common Misclassification
Metallic fabric is often confused with HS code 7019, which covers glass fiber fabrics with metallic coatings, or HS code 5903, which covers textile fabrics laminated with plastic containing metal pigments. Additionally, industrial wire mesh made of iron or steel wire is classified under HS code 7314 and should not be confused with the decorative woven fabrics of 5809.00.
FAQ
What is the HS code for metallic fabric?
The HS code for woven fabrics of metal thread and metallized yarn used in apparel or furnishing is 5809.00.
Is industrial wire mesh included?
No, industrial wire mesh is classified under Chapter 73 (specifically 7314) as it is an article of iron or steel rather than a textile product.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Metallic fabric?
The HS code for Metallic 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).
How do I classify Metallic fabric for customs?
Metallic 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.
Is the HS code for Metallic fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580900 for Metallic 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.