Product classification
HS code for Synthetic warp knit fabric: 6005.36
Fabrics, warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, bleached or unbleached.
Classification of synthetic warp knit fabric under HS 6005.36
Synthetic warp knit fabrics are classified under HS code 6005.36 based on their specific construction method and material composition. Warp knitting is a technique where the yarn zigzags along the length of the fabric, rather than following a single row as in weft knitting. This specific subheading covers fabrics made of synthetic fibers, such as polyester or nylon, that are either bleached or unbleached. To fall under heading 60.05, the fabric must not be a pile fabric (which belongs in 60.01), must not contain more than 5% by weight of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread (which belongs in 60.02), and must not be a narrow fabric (which belongs in 60.04). The classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6, which prioritize the technical description of the knit structure and the chemical nature of the fibers.
- Covers
- Unbleached polyester warp-knit mesh
- Bleached nylon tricot fabrics
- Raschel knit fabrics without pile
- Synthetic galloon knit fabrics used for technical applications
- Unbleached synthetic netting used in industrial lining
- Also under 6005.36
- Generic polyester tricot
- unbleached nylon power mesh
- basic athletic jersey fabric
- raw swimwear fabric from Carvico
- lining material for jackets
Codes often confused with 6005.36
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 6001.92, which covers knitted pile fabrics of man-made fibers. If the fabric has a raised surface or loops, it must be classified under 60.01. Additionally, if the fabric contains more than 5% elastomeric yarn, it is classified under 60.04. Woven synthetic fabrics are often incorrectly placed here but belong in heading 54.07 or 55.12 depending on the filament or staple fiber content.
Top exporters and importers of HS 600536 (the code used for synthetic warp knit fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600536 (the code used for synthetic warp knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 33% of its imports here ($25M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 600536, not only synthetic warp knit fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $160M 25% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $82M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $74M 12% of world exports
World total: $638M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $86M 13% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$79M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 India $55M 8.4% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 33% of its imports here ($25M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $652M 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 synthetic warp knit fabric
Brazil classifies synthetic warp knit fabric under NCM 6005.36.00: HS 6005.36 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about synthetic warp knit fabric
What is the HS code for Synthetic warp knit fabric?
The HS code for Synthetic warp knit fabric is 600536 (Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, bleached or unbleached). The HS code for bleached or unbleached synthetic warp knit fabric is 6005.36.
How do I classify Synthetic warp knit fabric for customs?
Synthetic warp knit fabric is classified under HS code 600536 — Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, bleached or unbleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between warp knit and weft knit for HS classification?
Warp knit fabrics (60.05) are characterized by loops formed vertically along the fabric length and are generally more stable and less prone to laddering than weft knit fabrics (60.06).
Which countries are the top exporters of synthetic warp knit fabric (HS 600536)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600536 (the code used for synthetic warp knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($160M, 25% of world exports), South Korea ($82M) and Germany ($74M). World exports came to about $638M, 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 synthetic warp knit fabric (HS 600536)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 600536 (the code used for synthetic warp knit fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($86M, 13% of world imports), Vietnam (about $79M) and India ($55M). World imports came to about $652M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 33% of its imports here ($25M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Synthetic warp knit fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 600536 for Synthetic warp knit fabric 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 synthetic warp knit fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, synthetic warp knit fabric (HS 600536) is classified under NCM 6005.36.00.