Product classification
HS code for Striped cotton warp knit: 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 striped cotton warp knit under HS 6005.23
Striped cotton warp knit fabrics are classified under HS code 6005.23. This classification follows the structure of Chapter 60 for knitted fabrics. Heading 6005 specifically addresses warp knit fabrics, including those made on galloon knitting machines, which are distinct from the more common weft knit fabrics found in heading 6006. The subheading 6005.23 is determined by the fiber content (cotton) and the fact that the fabric is made from yarns of different colors. This "yarn-dyed" status is what creates the striped appearance during the knitting process, rather than printing the stripes onto a finished fabric. The cotton content must be the predominant textile material by weight to satisfy the requirements of this specific code. This classification is used by customs to apply specific textile quotas and duties that vary based on fiber type and construction method. Understanding the difference between warp and weft knitting is essential for correct classification in this chapter.
- Covers
- Striped cotton tricot fabric
- Cotton Raschel knit with color-patterned yarns
- Warp knit cotton mesh with multi-colored stripes
- Galloon knit cotton fabrics of different colored yarns
- Yarn-dyed cotton warp knit for apparel
- 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. A common error is classifying this under 6005.22 (dyed cotton warp knit) or 6005.24 (printed cotton warp knit). Additionally, it is often confused with 6006.23, which covers other types of cotton knitted fabrics (weft knits) that are made of yarns of different colors but do not use the warp knitting technique.
Top exporters and importers of HS 600523 (the code used for striped cotton warp knit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600523 (the code used for striped cotton warp knit) 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 striped cotton warp knit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $3.0M 46% of world exports
- 2 China $1.1M 17% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $921K 14% of world exports
World total: $6.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $7.8M 49% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$2.6M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Bulgaria $2.2M 14% of world imports
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 striped cotton warp knit
Brazil classifies striped cotton warp knit 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 striped cotton warp knit
What is the HS code for Striped cotton warp knit?
The HS code for Striped cotton warp knit 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 fabrics of cotton made of yarns of different colors is 6005.23.
How do I classify Striped cotton warp knit for customs?
Striped cotton warp knit 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.
How do I identify a warp knit fabric?
Warp knit fabrics are generally more stable and less prone to laddering than weft knits; the loops run vertically along the length of the fabric rather than horizontally.
Which countries are the top exporters of striped cotton warp knit (HS 600523)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600523 (the code used for striped cotton warp knit) 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 striped cotton warp knit (HS 600523)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 600523 (the code used for striped cotton warp knit) 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 Striped cotton warp knit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 600523 for Striped cotton 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 striped cotton warp knit in Brazil?
In Brazil, striped cotton warp knit (HS 600523) is classified under NCM 6005.23.00.