Product classification
HS code for Printed artificial fiber warp knit: 6005.44
Fabrics, warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, printed.
Classification of printed artificial fiber warp knit under HS 6005.44
HS code 6005.44 is specifically designated for warp-knit fabrics made of artificial fibers that have been printed. Warp knitting is a distinct industrial process where the yarn loops vertically along the length of the fabric, rather than horizontally as in weft knitting. This technique often involves galloon knitting machines and produces a fabric that is generally more stable and less prone to running than weft-knit fabrics. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 60 covers knitted and crocheted goods, and Heading 6005 specifically addresses warp-knit fabrics. The material must be artificial fiber, which includes regenerated cellulose fibers like rayon, viscose, or acetate. The printed status means the fabric features a decorative design applied via screen printing, digital printing, or other surface-level coloring techniques. Accurate classification under 6005.44 requires confirming that the fabric is indeed warp-knitted and that the fiber content is predominantly artificial rather than synthetic or natural.
- Covers
- Printed artificial fiber tricot
- Printed raschel knit artificial fabrics
- Printed galloon knit artificial textiles
- Printed warp-knit rayon fabrics
- Printed acetate warp-knit mesh
- Also under 6005.44
- Printed Tencel fashion fabric
- patterned Lenzing Ecovero viscose
- Bemberg printed lining
- designer rayon prints from Liberty Fabrics
- printed modal scarves
Codes often confused with 6005.44
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 6006.44, which covers other knitted fabrics (primarily weft-knits). The structural difference in the knit is the deciding factor. It is also confused with HS code 5408.34, which applies to woven artificial filament fabrics. Furthermore, if the fabric has a pile surface, it must be classified under HS code 6001, regardless of whether it is warp-knitted or printed.
Top exporters and importers of HS 600544 (the code used for printed artificial fiber warp knit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600544 (the code used for printed artificial fiber warp knit) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 31% 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 600544, not only printed artificial fiber warp knit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $2.6M 40% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $1.4M 21% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $930K 14% of world exports
World total: $6.7M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Pakistan $3.5M 31% of world imports
- 2 Slovenia $879K 7.7% of world imports
- 3 India $869K 7.6% of world imports
World total: $11M 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 code for printed artificial fiber warp knit
Brazil classifies printed artificial fiber warp knit under NCM 6005.44.00: HS 6005.44 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about printed artificial fiber warp knit
What is the HS code for Printed artificial fiber warp knit?
The HS code for Printed artificial fiber warp knit is 600544 (Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, printed). The correct HS code for printed warp-knit fabrics made of artificial fibers is 6005.44.
How do I classify Printed artificial fiber warp knit for customs?
Printed artificial fiber warp knit is classified under HS code 600544 — Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, printed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can tricot fabrics be classified under this code?
Yes, if the tricot fabric is made from artificial fibers like viscose and has been printed with a pattern, it falls under 6005.44.
Which countries are the top exporters of printed artificial fiber warp knit (HS 600544)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600544 (the code used for printed artificial fiber warp knit) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($2.6M, 40% of world exports), Türkiye ($1.4M) and South Korea ($930K). World exports came to about $6.7M, 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 printed artificial fiber warp knit (HS 600544)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 600544 (the code used for printed artificial fiber warp knit) in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($3.5M, 31% of world imports), Slovenia ($879K) and India ($869K). World imports came to about $11M, 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 Printed artificial fiber warp knit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 600544 for Printed artificial fiber warp knit 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 printed artificial fiber warp knit in Brazil?
In Brazil, printed artificial fiber warp knit (HS 600544) is classified under NCM 6005.44.00.