Product classification

HS code for Patterned cotton knit fabric: 6005.23

Fabrics, warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, yarns of different colours.

Classification of patterned cotton knit fabric under HS 6005.23

Patterned cotton knit fabric produced using a warp knitting process is classified under HS code 6005.23. This code is part of Chapter 60, which covers knitted or crocheted fabrics. The classification is specific to "warp knit" fabrics, which differ from the more common "weft knit" (circular knit) fabrics in their stitch structure. The subheading 6005.23 specifically identifies fabrics made of cotton that are composed of yarns of different colors. This "yarn-dyed" characteristic creates patterns, stripes, or checks within the knit structure itself, rather than being printed on the surface after the fabric is made. This classification requires the fabric to be at least 50% cotton by weight and produced on galloon or Raschel knitting machines.

Covers
  • Warp-knit cotton jacquard fabrics
  • Striped cotton tricot fabrics (yarn-dyed)
  • Patterned Raschel knit cotton lace
  • Multi-colored warp-knit mesh for apparel
  • Checked cotton warp-knit textiles
Also under 6005.23
  • Lacoste polo fabric
  • Adidas track suit fabric
  • IKEA curtain fabric
  • Ralph Lauren home textiles
  • Tommy Hilfiger striped fabric

Codes often confused with 6005.23

Common mistake. This fabric is frequently misclassified under 6006.23, which covers "other" cotton knit fabrics (primarily weft or circular knits) of different colored yarns. It may also be confused with 6005.24, which is for printed warp-knit cotton fabrics. If the fabric is a pile fabric (like velvet or terry), it must be classified under 6001 regardless of the knitting method. Importers must distinguish between warp-knit and weft-knit structures to apply 6005 correctly.

6006.23Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours6005.24Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, printed60.01Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted60.05Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04

Top exporters and importers of HS 600523 (the code used for patterned cotton knit fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600523 (the code used for patterned cotton knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 49% 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 600523, not only patterned cotton knit fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 South Korea $3.0M
  2. 2 China $1.1M
  3. 3 Türkiye $921K

World total: $6.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $7.8M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$2.6M
  3. 3 Bulgaria $2.2M

World total: $16M 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 patterned cotton knit fabric

Brazil classifies patterned cotton knit fabric under NCM 6005.23.00: HS 6005.23 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about patterned cotton knit fabric

What is the HS code for Patterned cotton knit fabric?

The HS code for Patterned cotton knit fabric is 600523 (Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, yarns of different colours). The HS code for warp-knit patterned cotton fabric made of yarns of different colors is 6005.23.

How do I classify Patterned cotton knit fabric for customs?

Patterned cotton knit fabric is classified under HS code 600523 — Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, yarns of different colours. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 6005.23 and 6005.24?

6005.23 is for fabrics where the pattern is created by using different colored yarns during knitting, while 6005.24 is for fabrics that are printed with a pattern after the knitting process is complete.

Which countries are the top exporters of patterned cotton knit fabric (HS 600523)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600523 (the code used for patterned cotton knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($3.0M, 46% of world exports), China ($1.1M) and Türkiye ($921K). World exports came to about $6.6M, 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 patterned cotton knit fabric (HS 600523)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 600523 (the code used for patterned cotton knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($7.8M, 49% of world imports), Vietnam (about $2.6M) and Bulgaria ($2.2M). World imports came to about $16M, 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 Patterned cotton knit fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 600523 for Patterned 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 patterned cotton knit fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, patterned cotton knit fabric (HS 600523) is classified under NCM 6005.23.00.