Product classification
HS code for Velvet fabric: 5801.90
Fabrics, woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Classification of velvet fabric under HS 5801.90
Velvet fabric is classified under HS code 5801.90 when it is a woven pile fabric made from textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibers. Chapter 58 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, and lace. Heading 5801 specifically covers woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics. Velvet is characterized by a dense, short pile on the surface, which is created by a secondary set of warp or weft yarns that are cut or left as loops. The subheading 5801.90 acts as a residual category for velvet made from luxury or natural fibers such as silk, wool, or fine animal hair. The classification process requires identifying the construction method (weaving) and the fiber content. Because the production of velvet involves a complex double-cloth weaving technique where two layers are woven together and then sliced apart, it is distinguished from standard flat-woven fabrics found in Chapters 50 through 55.
- Covers
- Silk velvet woven fabrics
- Woolen pile velvet fabrics
- Mohair velvet fabrics
- Linen-based woven pile fabrics
- Chenille fabrics of silk or wool
- Also under 5801.90
- Sunbrella upholstery fabrics
- Maharam textiles
- KnollTextiles
- Robert Allen fabrics
Codes often confused with 5801.90
Common mistake. Velvet is often misclassified based on its fiber content. If the velvet is made of cotton, it belongs under 5801.2x; if it is made of man-made fibers (like polyester), it belongs under 5801.3x. Another major source of error is confusing woven velvet with knitted velvet. Knitted pile fabrics, which may look like velvet, are classified under heading 6001. It is essential to inspect the base of the fabric to determine if it is woven or knitted to ensure the correct heading is used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580190 (the code used for velvet fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580190 (the code used for velvet fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 19% 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 580190, not only velvet fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $5.0M 17% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $4.9M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $4.8M 16% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Nigeria $12M 19% of world imports
- 2 Pakistan $8.1M 13% of world imports
- 3 Romania $4.3M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $61M 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 code for velvet fabric
Brazil classifies velvet fabric under NCM 5801.90.00: HS 5801.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about velvet fabric
What is the HS code for Velvet fabric?
The HS code for Velvet fabric is 580190 (Fabrics; woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806). The HS code for woven velvet fabric made of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibers is 5801.90.
How do I classify Velvet fabric for customs?
Velvet fabric is classified under HS code 580190 — Fabrics; woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 5801 and 6001?
Heading 5801 is for woven fabrics, while heading 6001 is for knitted or crocheted fabrics. You can distinguish them by looking at the structure of the backing material.
Which countries are the top exporters of velvet fabric (HS 580190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580190 (the code used for velvet fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.0M, 17% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($4.9M) and Italy ($4.8M). World exports came to about $29M, 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 velvet fabric (HS 580190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580190 (the code used for velvet fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($12M, 19% of world imports), Pakistan ($8.1M) and Romania ($4.3M). World imports came to about $61M, 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 Velvet fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580190 for Velvet 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 velvet fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, velvet fabric (HS 580190) is classified under NCM 5801.90.00.