Product classification
HS code for Metallic 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 metallic fabric under HS 5809.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580900 (the code used for metallic fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580900 (the code used for metallic 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 metallic 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 metallic fabric
Brazil classifies metallic 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 metallic fabric
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). The HS code for woven fabrics of metal thread and metallized yarn used in apparel or furnishing is 5809.00.
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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of metallic fabric (HS 580900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580900 (the code used for metallic 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 metallic fabric (HS 580900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580900 (the code used for metallic 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 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.
What is the NCM code for metallic fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, metallic fabric (HS 580900) is classified under NCM 5809.00.00.