Product classification

HS code for Warp knit 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 warp knit fabric under HS 6005.90

Warp knit fabric is classified under HS code 6005.90 when it is produced using a warp knitting process but does not consist of cotton, synthetic fibers, or artificial fibers. Warp knitting is a method where the yarn zigzags along the length of the fabric, rather than following a single row (weft knitting). This specific subheading (6005.90) serves as a residual category for fabrics made from materials such as silk, wool, or fine animal hair. Chapter 60 of the Harmonized System covers knitted or crocheted fabrics, and heading 6005 specifically addresses warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines). The classification is determined by the technical construction of the knit and the fiber content. To fall under 6005.90, the fabric must not be a pile fabric (6001) and must not contain more than 5% by weight of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread (6004).

Covers
  • Silk warp knit fabrics
  • Wool or fine animal hair warp knit fabrics
  • Linen warp knit fabrics
  • Warp knit fabrics made from metallized yarn
  • Tricot or Raschel fabrics made from natural fibers other than cotton
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. Warp knit fabrics are frequently misclassified under 6005.37 or 6005.39, which are reserved for synthetic fibers, or 6005.22, which is for cotton. Another common error is classifying these under heading 6001 if the fabric has a raised surface, as 6001 takes precedence for pile fabrics. Importers must also distinguish between warp knit and weft knit; weft knit fabrics are generally classified under heading 6006.

6005.37Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed6005.39Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, printed6005.22Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed60.01Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted60.06Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04

Top exporters and importers of HS 600590 (the code used for warp knit fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 600590 (the code used for warp knit 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 warp knit fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Israel $95M
  2. 2 Italy $26M
  3. 3 Portugal $21M

World total: $209M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $132M
  2. 2 Canada $17M
  3. 3 Indonesia $9.4M

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 warp knit 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 warp knit fabric

What is the HS code for Warp knit fabric?

The HS code for Warp knit 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). The HS code for warp knit fabric made of materials other than cotton or man-made fibers is 6005.90. Synthetic warp knit fabrics are typically 6005.37.

How do I classify Warp knit fabric for customs?

Warp knit 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.

Does this code include lace?

No, most lace is classified under heading 5804. However, certain Raschel fabrics that resemble lace but are produced as warp knit fabrics may be classified here depending on their construction and use.

Which countries are the top exporters of warp knit fabric (HS 600590)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 600590 (the code used for warp knit 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 warp knit fabric (HS 600590)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 600590 (the code used for warp knit 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 Warp knit fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 600590 for 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 warp knit fabric in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 600590 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for warp knit 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).