Product classification
HS code for Narrow woven fabric: 5806.39
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).
Classification of narrow woven fabric under HS 5806.39
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5806.39
- Hermes silk scarves (edges)
- Chanel tweed trim
- upholstery piping
- artisanal craft ribbons
- military uniform braids
Codes often confused with 5806.39
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580639 (the code used for narrow woven fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580639 (the code used for narrow woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 9.7% 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 580639, not only narrow woven fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $23M 20% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$13M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $12M 10% of world exports
World total: $116M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $16M 9.7% of world imports
- 2 United States $11M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $9.4M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $170M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 woven fabric
Brazil classifies narrow woven fabric under NCM 5806.39.00: HS 5806.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about narrow woven fabric
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)). Narrow woven fabrics of "other" textile materials (like silk or linen) are classified under HS code 5806.39.
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of narrow woven fabric (HS 580639)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580639 (the code used for narrow woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($23M, 20% of world exports), Taiwan (about $13M) and Italy ($12M). World exports came to about $116M, 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 narrow woven fabric (HS 580639)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580639 (the code used for narrow woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($16M, 9.7% of world imports), the United States ($11M) and Thailand ($9.4M). World imports came to about $170M, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for narrow woven fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, narrow woven fabric (HS 580639) is classified under NCM 5806.39.00.