HS Code for Narrow woven fabric
HS code 5806.39 is used for narrow woven fabrics made of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibers. Heading 5806 encompasses narrow woven fabrics with a width of 30 cm or less, featuring true selvedges or edges otherwise prevented from unraveling. Subheading 5806.39 is a residual category for fabrics made from silk, flax, jute, or other vegetable fibers not specifically mentioned in 5806.31 (cotton) or 5806.32 (man-made fibers). The classification depends on the weaving process, which distinguishes it from braided or knitted materials. It also excludes "bolduc" (fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive). To be classified here, the fabric must not be a pile fabric (5806.10) or a fabric consisting of warp without weft (5806.40). This code is often used for specialty ribbons, tapes, or webbings made from natural fibers like silk or linen, frequently used in luxury packaging, traditional garments, or specific industrial applications.
Products Included
- Narrow silk ribbons
- Woven linen tapes under 30 cm
- Jute webbing in narrow widths
- Hemp woven strips
- Ramie narrow fabrics
- Woven ribbons of metallized yarn
Common Misclassification
The most frequent misclassification occurs with 5806.31 (cotton) and 5806.32 (man-made fibers). Importers must have accurate fiber composition tests to distinguish between these. It is also confused with 5807.10, which covers woven labels; if the fabric is intended to be a label and is already marked or cut to shape, 5807 is more appropriate. Furthermore, if the fabric is a braid rather than a woven fabric, it should be classified under 5808.10.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Narrow woven fabric?
Narrow woven fabrics of "other" textile materials (like silk or linen) are classified under HS code 5806.39.
What defines a fabric as "narrow" in Chapter 58?
A fabric is considered narrow if its width does not exceed 30 cm and it has selvedges on both edges.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Narrow woven fabric?
The HS code for Narrow woven fabric is 580639 (Fabrics; narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 5806.3 (excluding goods of heading no. 5807)).
How do I classify Narrow woven fabric for customs?
Narrow woven fabric is classified under HS code 580639 — Fabrics; narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 5806.3 (excluding goods of heading no. 5807). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Narrow woven fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580639 for Narrow woven 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.