Product classification
HS code for Narrow pile fabric: 5806.10
Fabrics, woven pile (including terry towelling and similar terry fabrics) and chenille fabrics (excluding goods of heading 5807).
Classification of narrow pile fabric under HS 5806.10
Narrow pile fabrics are classified under HS code 5806.10 because they meet the specific criteria for narrow woven fabrics as defined in Note 5 to Chapter 58 of the Harmonized System. This note specifies that narrow woven fabrics are those with a width not exceeding 30 cm, provided with selvedges (woven, gummed, or otherwise made) on both edges. Heading 5806 specifically excludes labels, badges, and similar items of heading 5807. The subheading 5806.10 is reserved for pile fabrics, which include velvet, plush, and chenille fabrics, as well as terry towelling and similar terry fabrics. The classification is determined by the construction method (weaving) and the presence of a pile surface, which consists of raised threads or loops. If the fabric is produced by knitting rather than weaving, it would fall under a different chapter entirely. The material composition (cotton, silk, or synthetic) does not change the primary heading but may affect lower-level statistical suffixes in certain jurisdictions. These fabrics are often used in the garment industry for decorative trims, ribbons, and specialized industrial applications where a soft or textured surface is required on a narrow strip.
- Covers
- Narrow velvet ribbons
- Narrow plush fabrics with woven edges
- Chenille ribbons under 30 cm wide
- Narrow terry towelling strips
- Woven corduroy ribbons
- Moquette fabrics in narrow widths
- Also under 5806.10
- Frette bath towels
- Christy towels
- Pottery Barn chenille throws
- IKEA velvet curtains
- Lands' End terry robes
Codes often confused with 5806.10
Common mistake. Narrow pile fabrics are frequently confused with standard width pile fabrics under heading 5801. The primary difference is the width; if the fabric exceeds 30 cm, it must be classified in 5801. Additionally, they are often misclassified under 6001 if they are knitted pile fabrics rather than woven. Another common error involves heading 5807, which covers woven labels and badges; if the narrow pile fabric has been further worked into a specific label or badge, 5807 takes precedence over 5806.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580610 (the code used for narrow pile fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580610 (the code used for narrow pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its exports here ($11M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 26% of its imports here ($7.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 580610, not only narrow pile fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $174M 40% of world exports
- 2 United States $45M 10% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$36M 8.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its exports here ($11M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $434M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $63M 18% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $24M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$23M 6.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 26% of its imports here ($7.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $361M 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 narrow pile fabric
Brazil classifies narrow pile fabric under NCM 5806.10.00: HS 5806.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about narrow pile fabric
What is the HS code for Narrow pile fabric?
The HS code for Narrow pile fabric is 580610 (Fabrics; woven pile (including terry towelling and similar terry fabrics) and chenille fabrics (excluding goods of heading 5807)). The HS code for narrow pile fabric, including velvet and chenille with a width not exceeding 30 cm, is 5806.10.
How do I classify Narrow pile fabric for customs?
Narrow pile fabric is classified under HS code 580610 — Fabrics; woven pile (including terry towelling and similar terry fabrics) and chenille fabrics (excluding goods of heading 5807). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the fiber type change the HS code for narrow pile fabrics?
At the six-digit level (5806.10), the fiber type (cotton, synthetic, etc.) does not change the classification, as the code is based on the construction (pile) and width.
Which countries are the top exporters of narrow pile fabric (HS 580610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580610 (the code used for narrow pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($174M, 40% of world exports), the United States ($45M) and Vietnam (about $36M). World exports came to about $434M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its exports here ($11M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of narrow pile fabric (HS 580610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580610 (the code used for narrow pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($63M, 18% of world imports), Mexico ($24M) and Vietnam (about $23M). World imports came to about $361M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 26% of its imports here ($7.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Narrow pile fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580610 for Narrow pile 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 narrow pile fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, narrow pile fabric (HS 580610) is classified under NCM 5806.10.00.