Product classification
HS code for Tricot fabric: 6005.90
Fabrics, warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres.
Classification of tricot fabric under HS 6005.90
Tricot fabric is a type of warp-knit fabric, and its classification depends on its material composition and the specific knitting process. Under the Harmonized System, warp-knit fabrics are generally classified under heading 6005. The specific HS code 6005.90 is used for warp-knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines) that are made of materials other than cotton, synthetic fibers, or artificial fibers. This includes fabrics made from silk, wool, or fine animal hair. Tricot is characterized by its unique structure where the yarns zigzag along the length of the fabric, providing a balance of stability and stretch. To be classified under 6005.90, the fabric must not be a pile fabric (which falls under 6001) and must not contain more than 5% by weight of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread (which falls under 6004). The classification process involves a burn test or laboratory analysis to confirm the fiber content and a visual inspection to confirm the warp-knit structure.
- Covers
- Silk tricot warp-knit fabric
- Woolen warp-knit tricot
- Fine animal hair tricot fabric
- Linen-based warp-knit fabrics
- Tricot fabrics made from specialty natural fibers
- Also under 6005.90
- Merino wool base layers from Smartwool
- silk knit lingerie from La Perla
- linen blend summer knits from Eileen Fisher
- cashmere blend sweaters from Loro Piana
- specialized industrial fabrics from natural fibers
Codes often confused with 6005.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs when tricot made of synthetic fibers (like polyester or nylon) is placed in 6005.90; these should actually be in subheadings 6005.35 through 6005.39. Similarly, cotton tricot belongs in 6005.21 through 6005.24. Another error is confusing warp-knit tricot with weft-knit fabrics, which are classified under heading 6006. If the fabric has a raised surface or loops, it must be classified as a pile fabric under 6001 regardless of the knitting method.
Top exporters and importers of HS 600590 (the code used for tricot fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600590 (the code used for tricot fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 48% 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 39% of its imports here ($4.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 600590, not only tricot fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Israel $95M 45% of world exports
- 2 Italy $26M 13% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $21M 10% of world exports
World total: $209M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $132M 48% of world imports
- 2 Canada $17M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $9.4M 3.5% 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 39% of its imports here ($4.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $272M 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 codes for tricot fabric
Brazil splits HS 6005.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6005.90.10Warp knit fabric of wool or fine animal hair
- 6005.90.90Warp knit fabric of other textile materials
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tricot fabric
What is the HS code for Tricot fabric?
The HS code for Tricot fabric is 600590 (Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres). For tricot made of silk or wool, the HS code is 6005.90. For synthetic tricot, the code is typically 6005.37.
How do I classify Tricot fabric for customs?
Tricot fabric is classified under HS code 600590 — Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish warp-knit from weft-knit?
Warp-knit (tricot) has columns of loops that run vertically and is generally run-resistant, whereas weft-knit (jersey) is made from a single yarn traveling horizontally and can unravel easily.
Which countries are the top exporters of tricot fabric (HS 600590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600590 (the code used for tricot fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($95M, 45% of world exports), Italy ($26M) and Portugal ($21M). World exports came to about $209M, 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 tricot fabric (HS 600590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 600590 (the code used for tricot fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($132M, 48% of world imports), Canada ($17M) and Indonesia ($9.4M). World imports came to about $272M, 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 39% of its imports here ($4.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Tricot fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 600590 for Tricot 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 tricot fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 600590 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for tricot fabric depends on the product's details: 6005.90.10 (Warp knit fabric of wool or fine animal hair), 6005.90.90 (Warp knit fabric of other textile materials).