Product classification
HS code for Velour fabric: 6001.92
Fabrics, pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Classification of velour fabric under HS 6001.92
Velour fabric is classified under HS code 6001.92 when it is a knitted or crocheted pile fabric made of man-made fibers. The Harmonized System distinguishes fabrics based on their construction method and material composition. Heading 6001 specifically covers pile fabrics, including long pile and looped pile fabrics, that are produced through knitting or crocheting. Velour is characterized by its soft, tufted surface, which is achieved during the knitting process. Because the fabric is made from synthetic or artificial fibers (such as polyester or nylon), it falls under the subheading 6001.92. This classification is guided by Section XI of the HS nomenclature, which governs textiles and textile articles.
- Covers
- Knitted polyester velour
- Nylon knitted pile fabrics
- Crushed velour (knitted)
- Stretch velour used in apparel
- Knitted velvet-style fabrics of synthetic fibers
- Also under 6001.92
- IKEA KIVIK Sofa Covers (velour)
- Carhartt Fleece Jackets
- Shannon Fabrics Minky
- Mattel Barbie Doll Clothes
- Automotive Interior Fabrics
Codes often confused with 6001.92
Common mistake. Velour is often confused with woven velvet, which is classified under HS code 5801.27 (cotton) or 5801.37 (man-made fibers). The primary distinction lies in the construction: 6001.92 is for knitted fabrics, while 5801 is for woven fabrics. Additionally, if the velour is made of cotton rather than man-made fibers, it would be classified under 6001.91. Importers also occasionally misclassify velour under 6006 (other knitted fabrics) if they fail to identify the pile construction, but 6001 is more specific and must be used according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 600192 (the code used for velour fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600192 (the code used for velour fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 91% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 14% 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 600192, not only velour fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.6B 91% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $97M 1.9% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $54M 1.1% of world exports
World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$597M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$371M 8.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$322M 7.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.2B 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 velour fabric
Brazil classifies velour fabric under NCM 6001.92.00: HS 6001.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about velour fabric
What is the HS code for Velour fabric?
The HS code for Velour fabric is 600192 (Fabrics; pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted). The HS code for knitted velour fabric made of man-made fibers is 6001.92.
How do I classify Velour fabric for customs?
Velour fabric is classified under HS code 600192 — Fabrics; pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between velour in 6001 and 5801?
The distinction is based on construction. HS code 6001.92 is for knitted or crocheted velour, whereas HS code 5801 is for woven velour or velvet.
Which countries are the top exporters of velour fabric (HS 600192)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600192 (the code used for velour fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.6B, 91% of world exports), Malaysia ($97M) and South Korea ($54M). World exports came to about $5.0B, 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 velour fabric (HS 600192)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 600192 (the code used for velour fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $597M, 14% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $371M) and Cambodia (about $322M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 Velour fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 600192 for Velour 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 velour fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, velour fabric (HS 600192) is classified under NCM 6001.92.00.