Product classification
HS code for Multi-color cotton knit fabric: 6006.23
Fabrics, knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours.
Classification of multi-color cotton knit fabric under HS 6006.23
HS code 6006.23 is utilized for the classification of knitted or crocheted fabrics made primarily of cotton that feature multiple colors. To qualify for this specific subheading, the fabric must be constructed from yarns of different colors, a process often referred to as "yarn-dyed." This means the multi-colored effect is created during the knitting process by alternating different colored yarns, rather than printing a design on a white fabric or dyeing a finished piece in a single color. This classification falls under Chapter 60, which covers all knitted or crocheted fabrics. Specifically, heading 6006 is a residual category for fabrics that are not pile fabrics (60.01), bolducs (60.02), or fabrics containing 5% or more by weight of elastomeric yarn (60.04). For cotton fabrics, the weight and the method of coloring are the primary drivers of the sub-heading. Accurate classification requires a laboratory analysis or a detailed manufacturer's specification to confirm that the cotton content is the predominant fiber by weight and that the color is integrated via the yarn rather than surface application.
- Covers
- Yarn-dyed cotton jersey with stripes
- Multi-color cotton interlock fabrics
- Cotton jacquard knits using various colored yarns
- Cotton bird's eye mesh with multi-color yarn construction
- Patterned cotton rib-knits (non-printed)
- Also under 6006.23
- Ralph Lauren (polo shirts)
- Tommy Hilfiger (striped apparel)
- Carter's (children's wear)
- Lacoste (polo shirts)
- Benetton (colorful knitwear)
Codes often confused with 6006.23
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 6006.24, which is reserved for printed cotton knit fabrics. If the multi-color effect is achieved through screen or digital printing, 6006.24 is the correct code. Additionally, 6006.22 is often used incorrectly for these fabrics; however, 6006.22 is strictly for fabrics dyed in a single uniform color (piece-dyed). Importers also confuse this with woven cotton fabrics, which are found in Chapter 52 (e.g., 5208 or 5209).
Top exporters and importers of HS 600623 (the code used for multi-color cotton knit fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600623 (the code used for multi-color cotton knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 29% 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 600623, not only multi-color cotton knit fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $235M 65% of world exports
- 2 Italy $24M 6.6% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $21M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $362M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$113M 29% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Morocco $48M 13% of world imports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$43M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $385M 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 multi-color cotton knit fabric
Brazil classifies multi-color cotton knit fabric under NCM 6006.23.00: HS 6006.23 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about multi-color cotton knit fabric
What is the HS code for Multi-color cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for Multi-color cotton knit fabric is 600623 (Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours). The HS code is 6006.23, which covers knitted or crocheted cotton fabrics made of yarns of different colors.
How do I classify Multi-color cotton knit fabric for customs?
Multi-color cotton knit fabric is classified under HS code 600623 — Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include fabrics with spandex?
If the fabric contains 5% or more by weight of elastomeric yarn (spandex/elastane), it must be classified under heading 60.04 instead of 6006.23.
Which countries are the top exporters of multi-color cotton knit fabric (HS 600623)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600623 (the code used for multi-color cotton knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($235M, 65% of world exports), Italy ($24M) and South Korea ($21M). World exports came to about $362M, 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 multi-color cotton knit fabric (HS 600623)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 600623 (the code used for multi-color cotton knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $113M, 29% of world imports), Morocco ($48M) and Cambodia (about $43M). World imports came to about $385M, 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 Multi-color cotton knit fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 600623 for Multi-color cotton 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 multi-color cotton knit fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, multi-color cotton knit fabric (HS 600623) is classified under NCM 6006.23.00.