Product classification
HS code for Needlepoint tapestry: 5805.00
Tapestries, hand-woven, (Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like) and needle-worked tapestries (e.g. petit point, cross-stitch) whether or not made up.
Classification of needlepoint tapestry under HS 5805.00
Needlepoint tapestry is classified under HS code 580500. This code is situated in Chapter 58, which covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, and embroidery. Heading 5805 is specifically dedicated to hand-woven tapestries of the types Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais, and the like, as well as needle-worked tapestries (for example, petit point and cross-stitch), whether or not they are made up into finished articles. The classification is determined by the artisanal and manual nature of the production. Needlepoint involves stitching yarn through a pre-woven canvas grid to create a decorative pattern or image. Because this is a form of needle-work rather than a standard weaving process, it falls under this specific heading. The code 580500 is unique because it does not have further subheadings, covering all hand-worked tapestries under a single six-digit identifier, emphasizing the distinction between hand-crafted art and industrial textile production.
- Covers
- Hand-worked petit point tapestries
- Cross-stitch tapestries
- Hand-woven Gobelins style tapestries
- Aubusson tapestries
- Needle-worked wall hangings
- Also under 5805.00
- Bayeux Tapestry replicas
- William Morris & Co. tapestries
- historical European tapestries
- contemporary artisan tapestries
Codes often confused with 5805.00
Common mistake. Needlepoint tapestries are often misclassified under HS code 5810, which covers embroidery. However, the Explanatory Notes clarify that tapestries where the entire surface is worked are distinct from embroidery on a visible base. Another common error is using HS codes from Chapter 57 (5701-5705) for carpets and rugs. While some tapestries may look like rugs, 580500 is specifically for wall hangings or decorative panels, not floor coverings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580500 (the code used for needlepoint tapestry), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580500 (the code used for needlepoint tapestry) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 20% 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 580500, not only needlepoint tapestry.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $5.1M 25% of world exports
- 2 France $4.3M 21% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.5M 13% of world exports
World total: $20M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $7.0M 20% of world imports
- 2 United States $5.2M 15% of world imports
- 3 France $4.2M 12% of world imports
World total: $35M 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 codes for needlepoint tapestry
Brazil splits HS 5805.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5805.00.10Cotton hand-woven/needle-worked tapestries
- 5805.00.20Man-made fibre hand-woven/needle-worked tapestries
- 5805.00.90Tapestries of other textile materials
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about needlepoint tapestry
What is the HS code for Needlepoint tapestry?
The HS code for Needlepoint tapestry is 580500 (Tapestries; hand-woven, (Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like) and needle-worked tapestries (e.g. petit point, cross-stitch) whether or not made up). The HS code for needlepoint and hand-worked tapestries is 580500.
How do I classify Needlepoint tapestry for customs?
Needlepoint tapestry is classified under HS code 580500 — Tapestries; hand-woven, (Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like) and needle-worked tapestries (e.g. petit point, cross-stitch) whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machine-made tapestries?
No, machine-made tapestries are generally classified as ordinary woven fabrics in Chapters 50 through 55, or as other furnishing articles in HS code 6304.
Which countries are the top exporters of needlepoint tapestry (HS 580500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580500 (the code used for needlepoint tapestry) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.1M, 25% of world exports), France ($4.3M) and the United Kingdom ($2.5M). World exports came to about $20M, 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 needlepoint tapestry (HS 580500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580500 (the code used for needlepoint tapestry) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($7.0M, 20% of world imports), the United States ($5.2M) and France ($4.2M). World imports came to about $35M, 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 Needlepoint tapestry the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580500 for Needlepoint tapestry 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 needlepoint tapestry in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 580500 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for needlepoint tapestry depends on the product's details: 5805.00.10 (Cotton hand-woven/needle-worked tapestries), 5805.00.20 (Man-made fibre hand-woven/needle-worked tapestries), 5805.00.90 (Tapestries of other textile materials).