HS Code for Patterned rayon knit

Patterned rayon knit fabric is classified under HS code 6005.43. This classification is determined by three criteria: the knitting technique, the fiber type, and the coloring method. The fabric must be a warp knit, which is a construction where the yarns run lengthwise through the fabric, commonly produced on Raschel or Tricot machines. This distinguishes it from the more common weft-knitted fabrics found in heading 6006. The material must be artificial fibers, which in the context of the HS code includes regenerated cellulose fibers like rayon, viscose, modal, or lyocell. These are distinct from synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon found in 6005.38. The \"patterned\" aspect is captured by the \"yarns of different colours\" designation. This means the fabric's design is created by using yarns of various colors during the knitting process, rather than printing a design onto a finished fabric. This results in a pattern that is visible on both sides and is structurally part of the knit, ensuring the classification falls under the specific subheading for artificial warp knits.

Products Included

• Viscose warp knit with knitted-in stripes
• Rayon tricot fabric of different colored yarns
• Modal raschel knit with jacquard patterns
• Patterned artificial fiber warp knit textiles
• Lyocell galloon knitted fabrics

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is using 6005.38, which is for synthetic fibers. While rayon and polyester are both man-made, the HS system distinguishes between synthetic (petroleum-based) and artificial (cellulose-based) fibers. Another error is using 6005.44, which is for printed artificial warp knits. If the pattern is printed on the surface, 6005.44 is correct; if the pattern is knitted in using colored yarns, 6005.43 is required. Additionally, weft-knitted rayon fabrics are often incorrectly placed here but should be under 6006.43. Finally, if the fabric contains more than 5% elastomeric yarn and weighs more than 300g/m2, it might be classified under heading 6004.

FAQ

What is the HS code for patterned rayon knit?

The specific HS code is 6005.43 for warp-knitted fabrics of artificial fibers made of yarns of different colors.

Does this code include viscose and modal?

Yes, both viscose and modal are considered artificial fibers under the Harmonized System and fall under this code if they are warp-knitted and patterned with colored yarns.