HS Code for Quilted fabric

Quilted textile products are classified under HS code 5811.00 based on their unique multi-layered construction. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, this heading specifically covers textile products in the piece that consist of one or more layers of textile materials combined with a padding or wadding layer. These layers must be joined together by stitching, such as quilting, or by other bonding methods like heat-sealing or adhesives. The classification is determined by the presence of the internal padding and the fact that the material is presented in the piece (rolls or lengths) rather than as finished articles. This heading is part of Chapter 58, which deals with special woven fabrics and tufted textile fabrics, emphasizing that the material is a semi-finished textile product intended for further manufacturing into garments, bedding, or upholstery.

Products Included

• Multi-layer quilted fabrics in rolls
• Padded textile materials joined by ultrasonic bonding
• Quilted fabrics with synthetic fiber wadding
• Stitched textile sandwiches for garment linings
• Quilted upholstery fabrics in the piece

Common Misclassification

Quilted fabrics are frequently misclassified under heading 5810, which covers embroidery. While quilting involves stitching, 5811 specifically excludes embroidery where the stitching is purely decorative and does not serve to secure a layer of padding. Another common error is using heading 9404, which covers finished articles of bedding like quilts, eiderdowns, and comforters. If the quilted material is already cut to size or finished for use as a bedspread, it must be classified under 9404 rather than 5811. Additionally, simple laminated fabrics without padding should be classified in Chapter 59.

FAQ

What is the HS code for quilted fabric?

The primary HS code for quilted textile products in the piece is 5811.00.

Does 5811.00 include finished blankets?

No, finished blankets and bedspreads are classified under heading 6301 or 9404; 5811.00 only applies to fabric sold by the meter or in rolls.