Product classification
HS code for Quilted material: 5811.00
Quilted textile products, in the piece, composed of one or more layers of textile materials assembled with padding by stitching or otherwise (excluding embroidery of heading no. 5810).
Classification of quilted material under HS 5811.00
Quilted textile products in the piece are classified under HS code 5811.00. This classification is determined by the specific construction of the material, which must consist of one or more layers of textile fabric combined with a padding or wadding layer, held together by stitching or other bonding methods. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is governed by the terms of the headings. Heading 5811 specifically covers these multi-layered products provided they are 'in the piece,' meaning they are imported in rolls or lengths and have not yet been cut to specific shapes or finished into end-use articles. The padding layer typically provides thermal insulation or cushioning, making it distinct from standard multi-layered fabrics that lack a volumetric filling. This code excludes products where the stitching is purely decorative embroidery without the intent of securing a padding layer, as those would fall under heading 5810.
- Covers
- Rolls of quilted cotton fabric with polyester batting
- Quilted synthetic textile materials for upholstery use
- Multi-layered quilted linings for cold-weather apparel in bulk
- Quilted textile materials joined by ultrasonic bonding rather than thread
- Also under 5811.00
- Moncler quilted jacket fabric
- North Face insulated fabric
- IKEA quilted mattress protectors
- Jo-Ann Fabrics quilted yardage
- automotive quilted interior panels
Codes often confused with 5811.00
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 5811.00 with HS code 5810, which covers embroidery in the piece. If the stitching does not secure a layer of padding, it is classified as embroidery. Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 9404.90, which covers finished quilts and eiderdowns. The distinction lies in whether the item is a finished article (9404) or raw material in the piece (5811). Additionally, if the quilted material is intended for industrial filtration, it might be incorrectly placed in 5911.
Top exporters and importers of HS 581100 (the code used for quilted material), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 581100 (the code used for quilted material) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 8.6% 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 581100, not only quilted material.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $101M 40% of world exports
- 2 Italy $22M 8.5% of world exports
- 3 Poland $14M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $254M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $23M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 United States $20M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$14M 5.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $271M 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 quilted material
Brazil classifies quilted material under NCM 5811.00.00: HS 5811.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about quilted material
What is the HS code for Quilted material?
The HS code for Quilted material is 581100 (Quilted textile products; in the piece, composed of one or more layers of textile materials assembled with padding by stitching or otherwise (excluding embroidery of heading no. 5810)). The HS code for quilted textile products in the piece is 5811.00.
How do I classify Quilted material for customs?
Quilted material is classified under HS code 581100 — Quilted textile products; in the piece, composed of one or more layers of textile materials assembled with padding by stitching or otherwise (excluding embroidery of heading no. 5810). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 5811.00 include finished bed quilts?
No, finished bed quilts are classified under heading 9404; 5811.00 is strictly for bulk material in the piece.
Which countries are the top exporters of quilted material (HS 581100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 581100 (the code used for quilted material) in UN Comtrade data were China ($101M, 40% of world exports), Italy ($22M) and Poland ($14M). World exports came to about $254M, 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 quilted material (HS 581100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 581100 (the code used for quilted material) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($23M, 8.6% of world imports), the United States ($20M) and Vietnam (about $14M). World imports came to about $271M, 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 Quilted material the same in all countries?
The base HS code 581100 for Quilted material 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 quilted material in Brazil?
In Brazil, quilted material (HS 581100) is classified under NCM 5811.00.00.